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Qatar Charity Begins Life-Saving Surgeries for More Than 830 Patients in Syria

Qatar Charity has launched the implementation of more than 830 specialized surgeries in the Syrian Arab Republic under its global “Defaa Balaa” campaign, which was launched on the 27th night of the blessed month of Ramadan. The initiative is being carried out in cooperation and coordination with the Syrian Ministry of Health, beginning at Al-Mouwasat Hospital in Damascus, in the presence of H.E. Khalifa bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Syrian Arab Republic. The medical interventions respond to growing health needs in Syria and form part of Qatar Charity’s efforts to ease the suffering of patients who cannot afford treatment. The project provides specialized surgeries designed to save lives, restore sight and hearing, and help patients recover their health and return to normal life. The current phase includes 750 cataract surgeries, along with medical eyeglasses for beneficiaries; 70 surgeries to treat congenital heart defects in children; 10 open-heart surgeries; and six cochlear implant procedures. More than 830 patients from the governorates of Damascus, Aleppo, Homs, Hama and Idlib are expected to benefit from the project. H.E. Ambassador Khalifa bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud said that implementing these specialized medical surgeries from Damascus reflects the depth of the fraternal ties between the Qatari and Syrian peoples. He added that the initiative underscores the commitment of the State of Qatar and its leadership to standing by the Syrian people and supporting the health sector at this stage. He said: “What Qatar Charity is providing today, in cooperation with the Syrian Ministry of Health, through specialized surgeries that restore hope to hundreds of patients and their families, is an extension of a well-established humanitarian approach and a model of Qatari charitable work whose impact reaches the most vulnerable groups wherever they are.” Issam Dabbab, Director of Qatar Charity’s Office in Syria, said the medical interventions reflect Qatar Charity’s commitment to supporting the most vulnerable patients whose financial circumstances have prevented them from accessing treatment. He noted that many of the surgeries planned under the project represent the only hope for saving patients’ lives or improving their quality of life. Wael Daghmash, Director of the Damascus Health Directorate, said: “At the Ministry of Health, we believe that effective humanitarian partnerships are a key pillar in strengthening health services, especially under the current circumstances. We highly value this generous support, which helps ease the burden on patients unable to afford treatment and strengthens the health system’s capacity to respond to citizens’ needs.” The surgeries are part of the “Defaa Balaa” campaign, which Qatar Charity launched globally on the 27th night of the blessed month of Ramadan. The campaign aims to support patients who cannot afford the cost of surgeries in several countries. Its implementation in Syria is a direct response to growing medical needs and supports health sector efforts to provide specialized care to the most vulnerable patients. Through this initiative, Qatar Charity reaffirms its commitment to advancing its humanitarian work in the health sector by providing specialized treatment for the most vulnerable groups and strengthening partnerships with national health authorities. The project will help alleviate patients’ suffering and restore hope, particularly for children, for whom specialized procedures such as heart surgeries and cochlear implants can represent a life-changing opportunity.

21/07/2026

Qatar Charity Signs Agreement with Ibn Sina Hospital Center to Support Children with Congenital Heart Defects in Morocco
Qatar Charity has signed a framework cooperation agreement with Ibn Sina University Hospital Center in Morocco to support life-saving treatment for children with congenital heart defects, expanding their access to specialized medical care that can improve their health and long-term quality of life. Institutional Coordination The agreement reflects Qatar Charity’s strategic approach, implemented through its office in Morocco, to building effective institutional partnerships that create sustainable humanitarian impact beyond immediate assistance. The organization aims to develop cooperation models grounded in integration, knowledge exchange, and the efficient use of resources to better serve vulnerable communities. As one of Morocco’s leading university healthcare institutions, Ibn Sina University Hospital Center has specialized expertise and advanced capabilities in treating complex medical cases, making the partnership a crucial step in strengthening pediatric cardiac care services. Catheterization Procedures Under the agreement, support will focus on interventional cardiac catheterization procedures for children with congenital heart defects, a highly specialized area of medicine. This advanced technique can treat certain heart defects without open-heart surgery, reducing surgical risks, accelerating recovery, and improving children’s long-term quality of life. These procedures require advanced equipment and specialized expertise, making them costly and often beyond the reach of low-income families. The partnership therefore carries significant humanitarian value by helping ease this burden for families in need. A Successful Model The agreement is expected to enable children from underprivileged families to receive high-quality cardiac catheterization services, strengthen Ibn Sina University Hospital Center’s capacity to manage complex cases, and provide a practical model of cooperation between healthcare institutions and humanitarian organizations. Professor Raouf Mohsen, Director of Ibn Sina University Hospital Center, praised the initiative as valuable support for Morocco’s national healthcare system. Engineer Mohammed Abu Halloub, Director of Qatar Charity’s office in Morocco, said the agreement reflects Qatar Charity’s commitment to supporting child health in Morocco and expanding cooperation with national healthcare institutions.
20/07/2026 More details  
Qatar Charity Supports Rohingya Refugees with Cooking Gas in Bangladesh
Qatar Charity (QC), with the generous support of philanthropists in Qatar, continues to provide cooking gas support to Rohingya refugees living on Bhasan Char in Bangladesh, as part of its ongoing humanitarian relief efforts. Through this latest intervention, approximately 4,810 individuals have benefited from the distribution of cooking gas cylinders, ensuring access to safe, efficient, and reliable cooking fuel. The initiative continues to improve the daily lives of refugee families by reducing their dependence on traditional firewood and other unsafe cooking methods. For many refugee households, access to cooking fuel remains an essential daily need. Collecting firewood is often difficult, time-consuming, and can expose women and children to various safety and protection risks. By providing cooking gas cylinders, Qatar Charity seeks to promote safer cooking practices, improve health and well-being, reduce environmental pressure, and ease the daily burden on vulnerable refugee families. Gratitude Mabia Khatun, a refugee mother living on Bhasan Char, expressed her appreciation after receiving the support. “Before receiving the gas cylinder, daily cooking was extremely difficult for my family. We often struggled to manage fuel for preparing meals,” she said. “Now cooking has become much easier, safer, and more convenient.” Abdul Matlab, a 42-year-old refugee, also shared his experience. “This support has brought great relief to our household. With cooking gas, we can prepare meals more quickly and live with greater comfort,” he said. “We sincerely thank Qatar Charity for supporting us.” Rashida Begum, an elderly refugee woman, said the assistance has brought peace of mind. “Having cooking gas has reduced many worries in my daily life. It allows us to cook safely and live with dignity,” she said. Official Impressions Government officials have praised Qatar Charity’s continued contribution to improving living conditions for refugees on Bhasan Char. Md. Roney Alam Noor, Camp-in-Charge (CiC), Bhasan Char, expressed his appreciation to Qatar Charity for the smooth and well-organized LPG distribution, particularly highlighting the fair and needs-based selection of beneficiaries and the distribution’s visible positive impact. He said, “Qatar Charity’s LPG support has made a significant difference in the lives of Rohingya families living on Bhasan Char. The distribution process was well-organized, transparent, and ensured that support reached those who needed it most.” He added, “One of the most remarkable impacts of this intervention is that wood cutting on Bhasan Char has now stopped, contributing positively to environmental protection while ensuring safer and cleaner cooking for refugee families.” Over the last three years, Qatar Charity’s cooking gas intervention has benefited approximately 200,000 people, demonstrating the organization’s long-term commitment to supporting Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.
12/07/2026 More details  
Qatar Charity Medical Team Ends the Suffering of Dozens of Children in Sudan
In a new and impactful humanitarian initiative, Qatar Charity’s medical team has concluded a series of cardiac catheterization and open-heart surgeries for children in Sudan, successfully performing 60 operations in Wad Madani. Dr. Abdulmajeed Al-Hamidi, Qatar Charity’s expert in programs and international development, said that the specialized medical camp for treating congenital heart defects in children at the Heart Hospital in Wad Madani successfully carried out corrective procedures through cardiac catheterization and open-heart surgery, with the support of benefactors in Qatar. The First Camp Since the War On this occasion, Professor Salah Al-Basha, Director General of the National Heart Center and Senior Consultant Cardiologist at the Ministry of Health, confirmed that the camp implemented by Qatar Charity was the first of its kind since the war. He noted the urgent need for such interventions, given the growing number of patients who have been awaiting treatment in recent years because of the conflict. Dr. Mostafa Al-Mahya, Consultant in Interventional Cardiac Catheterization, explained that catheterization procedures were performed on many children and that their conditions are now stable, by the grace of God. Dr. Mohamed Al-Assar, a pediatric specialist and member of Qatar Charity’s visiting medical team in Sudan, said that most of the cases were lifesaving, with recovery rates ranging between 90% and 100%. Sudanese Minister of Health Dr. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim, Governor of Al Jazirah State Al-Tahir Ibrahim Al-Khair, and Acting Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the State of Qatar Mr. Abdullah Rashid Al-Khater inaugurated the launch of surgical operations at the Madani Heart Center. The initiative aimed to alleviate children’s suffering by providing free surgeries and treatment, making a significant difference for families whose living conditions have been affected by war and displacement. Qatar Charity’s medical interventions in Sudan are part of an integrated health program that includes a cochlear implant program for children at Doha Hospital in Khartoum, as well as a blindness prevention program benefiting more than 6,000 patients. These efforts are being carried out alongside Qatar Charity’s continued support for Sudan’s health sector through the equipping and furnishing of hospitals and the provision of life-saving medical devices, equipment, and medicines.
09/07/2026 More details  

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