Taiz: The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), in collaboration with Qatar Charity, has successfully concluded a significant medical initiative aimed at providing 100 free therapeutic heart catheterization procedures for patients in Yemen.
According to Qatar News Agency, the initiative included the provision of solutions, medications, medical equipment, and consumables at the Cardiology, Vascular, and Kidney Transplant Center in Taiz city. With a total project cost of USD 100,000, the funding was supported by charitable donors from Qatar.
Dr. Abu Dharr Al Jundi, who serves as the director of the Cardiology, Vascular, and Kidney Transplant Center in Yemen, conveyed his gratitude towards the donors represented by Qatar Charity and QRCS for addressing the urgent medical needs of patients. The initiative also included 403 diagnostic catheterization procedures alongside the 100 therapeutic ones.
Dr. Al Jundi emphasized this project as a continuation of efforts by both organizations to fortify the center's capabilities and boost its medical efficiency, particularly in the catheterization department. Since the center's inception three years ago, it has overcome numerous challenges, such as outdated equipment and a previous lack of cardiac catheterization services, which had led to the deaths of many heart patients in the region.
The director noted that the center now conducts both diagnostic and complex therapeutic catheterizations, including emergency and scheduled procedures, reflecting the latest advancements in interventional cardiology. Furthermore, the center performs cutting-edge techniques like valve implantation via catheterization, in partnership with international experts, aiming to elevate the center to global standards.
Therapeutic catheterization and stent placement are recognized as prevalent and effective procedures for patients with arterial blockages. These procedures are essential for restoring blood flow, preventing serious complications, and enabling patients to return home on the same day following a successful intervention.