King Salman Relief Center concludes its medical campaign in Gaza with 50 successful operations
As part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's ongoing humanitarian efforts to support the Palestinian people, the volunteer medical team from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center achieved a new medical milestone in the Gaza Strip. The team successfully performed 50 specialized orthopedic surgeries as part of a volunteer medical project hosted by the Arab National Hospital in Gaza.
Details of the medical campaign in Gaza
The campaign, which ran from December 5th to 31st, saw intensive activity from the Saudi medical team, who conducted thorough medical examinations on 200 patients from the Gaza Strip to identify cases requiring urgent surgical intervention. The project focused on general orthopedic surgeries, a specialty in high demand within the Palestinian healthcare sector due to the current circumstances and the high number of injuries and chronic illnesses requiring advanced care.
Supporting the Palestinian health sector: context and challenges
This project comes at a time when the health sector in Gaza is facing severe challenges due to shortages of medical supplies and specialized personnel, making these medical convoys a lifeline for many patients. This initiative is particularly important as it alleviates the burden on local hospitals and provides high-quality medical services to low-income patients who cannot afford treatment abroad or in private hospitals, thus directly contributing to improving their quality of life and reducing mobility impairments.
The Kingdom and Palestine: A History of Continuous Giving
This project is not an isolated event, but rather part of a long history of Saudi support for the Palestinian cause on all levels, especially the humanitarian level. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through its humanitarian arm, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, is historically one of the largest supporters of the Palestinian people. This assistance encompasses a wide range of sectors, including food security, shelter, education, and healthcare, reflecting the deep fraternal ties between the Saudi and Palestinian peoples and the Kingdom's unwavering commitment to supporting Palestinian resilience in the face of crises.
Saudi Arabia's leadership in international humanitarian work
The success of this medical project reflects the high competence of Saudi medical personnel and their ability to work in diverse conditions, and highlights the Kingdom's leading role in international charitable work. These efforts align with the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which places great emphasis on volunteer and humanitarian work, as the center strives to reach those in need across the globe, setting a model of transnational humanitarian solidarity.
