QRCS medical mission in Damascus successful

Doha, Qatar: As part of Qatar s constant support for the struggling Syrian health system, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has concluded a successful...

Doha, Qatar: As part of Qatar’s constant support for the struggling Syrian health system, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has concluded a successful medical convoy in Damascus, Syria, in coordination with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent Society (SARCS) and Syria’s Ministry of Health (MOH).

A volunteering specialised medical delegation was deployed to Syria, to perform free, life-saving cardiac catheterization procedures for patients with heart disease, helping reduce surgical waitlists and provide quality medical care for patients locally.

Overall, 74 cardiac catheterizations were performed (33 for adults and 41 for children) and 28 medical consultations were given (10 for adults and 18 for children). All the necessary medical supplies and consumables were procured by the mission.

The University Heart Surgery Hospital hosted the cardiac catheterizations for children with congenital heart defects, while the cardiac catheterizations for adult patients were performed at the National University Hospital.

Another component of the project was to deliver continuing medical education (CME) sessions and trainings for Syrian medical professionals, including resident doctors and medical students, as a form of post-mission qualification to perform cardiac catheterizations.