Qatar Charity (QC) sent a shipment of specialized medical supplies for kidney diseases and cancer from Turkey’s Istanbul Airport to Port Sudan Airport. The first plane carrying the aid arrived on Wednesday, in cooperation and coordination with all the concerned government bodies in Turkey and Sudan.

This aid comes, with the support from the people of Qatar, as part of Qatar Charity’s ongoing efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Sudan.

The aid, which is an extension of the Qatari airlift to the sisterly Republic of Sudan, come in response to the urgent appeal of the Sudanese Federal Ministry of Health to meet the need for these specialized medicines. The shipment includes 70 tons of specialized medicines and medical supplies, which were transported via four planes.

The first batch of aid was received at Port Sudan Airport by both the Sudanese Federal Minister of Health, Dr. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim, and Qatar's Ambassador to Sudan, HE Mohamed bin Ibrahim Al Sada. This shipment was sent from Istanbul Airport in the presence of Mr. Ahmad Yousef Fakhroo, CEO’s assistant for the Resources Development and Media Sector at Qatar Charity.

The Sudanese Federal Minister of Health, Dr. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim, praised the ongoing humanitarian support of Qatar Charity to the brothers and sisters in Sudan, through the provision of essential medicines and medical supplies.

He stated that what distinguishes this grant, and the Qatari airlift is that it includes the first cancer medicines to reach the country since the commencement of the ongoing conflict, adding that cancer medications have become scarce and limited for approximately 18,000 cancer patients across various centers in Sudan.

He added, "We highly value this grant that arrived at the precisely right time, anticipating it would contribute to filling a portion of the gap in treating cancer patients in the coming period. He also pointed out that the grant provided by Qatar Charity for the patients with kidney failure will also contribute to meeting the substantial need of approximately 8,000 kidney dialysis patients across different states in Sudan.

Kidney & Cancer Patients

Qatar's Ambassador to Sudan, HE Mohamed bin Ibrahim Al Sada mentioned, upon receiving the first plane, that this aircraft is loaded with urgent medical supplies in response to the appeal of the Sudanese Federal Ministry of Health, which announced few days ago its need for specialized medicines for kidney and cancer patients. He also stated that the two aid planes that arrived at Port Sudan Airport are an extension of the Qatari airlift, which consists of a total of 12 planes to support the people in Sudan. He thanked the Turkish government for facilitating the delivery of the aid provided by Qatar Charity to Sudan.

Thanks to Donors

Mr. Ahmad Yousef Fakhroo, CEO’s assistant for the Resources Development and Media Sector at Qatar Charity, emphasized the utmost importance of this shipment given the scarcity of specialized medicines in Sudan. He highlighted that the shipment contains high-quality medications specifically related to cancer and kidney patients.

He thanked the generous donors of Qatar for supporting the humanitarian efforts of Qatar Charity to help the people in Sudan. He noted that the crisis in Sudan has greatly impacted people's lives, especially in the medical sector.

Quick Response

Mr. Jamal al-Nile Abdullah, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Welfare and Chairman of the Humanitarian Committee, appreciated the support of Qatar and Turkey to Sudan. He also praised Qatar Charity's quick response through providing effective medical assistance that meets the healthcare needs and addresses the current conditions in Sudan. He emphasized that this aid, including essential medications, will very quickly reach those in need.

Previous Medical Aid

This medical aid is a continuation of Qatar Charity's efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to those affected by the conflict in Sudan. It comes in response to the appeal of the health authorities to help the kidney and cancer patients and support the Sudanese health system.

In addition to the food aid, Qatar Charity provided medical supplies as part of the first airlift, which included 10,000 blood bags, 1.9 tons of IV fluids, and ABG devices. Qatar Charity has also begun supporting the operations at the AlNau Hospital by assisting the healthcare professionals.