2 weeks Ago By Qatar Tribune
Qatar tribune Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare services for the most vulnerable, Qatar Charity (QC) has executed a series of impactful medical initiatives in Bangladesh. These included a specialised medical camp for children with congenital heart defects, a dedicated campaign offering cardiac catheterisation procedures for adults and the elderly, and the provision of medical aid and wheelchairs to various hospitals and healthcare centres in the country. Qatar Charity organised its fourth paediatric medical camp in Bangladesh to treat congenital heart defects in children, during which 110 life-saving cardiac catheterisation procedures were performed for children from underprivileged families.
The week-long camp was held at Bangladesh Specialised Hospital in the capital, Dhaka. The medical team was led by a group of distinguished specialists, including Professor Muhammad Numan from the University of Texas in the USA; Professor Iyad Al Amouri, a paediatric cardiologist at the Jordan University Hospital; Dr Rajab Al Sayed, a cardiac catheterisation expert at King Abdulaziz University Hospital in Saudi Arabia among others. Qatar Charity also launched its first-ever medical campaign dedicated to treating adults and the elderly in need of cardiac catheterisation.
Held at Shamarita Medical College Hospital in Dhaka, the initiative resulted in 25 life-saving procedures. The campaign was led by Dr Abdul Rahman Arabi, a cardiac catheterisation consultant at Hamad Medical Corporation in Qatar. Bangladeshi government officials praised the initiative, highlighting its profound humanitarian impact.
Md. Daud Miah, director-general of the NGO Affairs Bureau of Bangladesh, commended Qatar Charity for its vital role in providing healthcare to those in need. “I encourage other NGOs in Bangladesh to follow this inspiring example,” he stated, extending his gratitude to the people of Qatar for their generosity and unwavering support for vulnerable communities.
Dr Ashik Mohammad Raihan, a paediatric cardiologist at Bangladesh Specialised Hospital, emphasised the critical need for specialised cardiac care for children in the country. “In Bangladesh, around 25 out of every 1,000 children are born with congenital heart disease. One-third of them require urgent intervention within their first year of life, yet nearly 80 percent of families are unable to bear the cost of treatment,” he explained.
The parents of the children expressed their deep gratitude and immense relief for receiving free treatment for their children. Rahima Begum, a mother of 4-year-old Nazat, said: “I never imagined my daughter would receive treatment at a hospital of this level, by doctors from other countries. This is not just treatment; it’s a miracle for our family.
” Qatar Charity also distributed 700 manual and electric wheelchairs, along with 1,212 blood pressure monitoring devices, to various hospitals and healthcare centres in Bangladesh, supporting the enhancement of healthcare services and meeting the needs of patients. Qatar Charity had previously organised three medical camps for children with congenital heart problems in Bangladesh. The first camp took place in May 2022, benefiting 31 children.
The second camp was held in August 2022, benefiting 130 children, while the third intervention occurred in February 2024, benefiting 100 children. Copy 20/04/2025 10.
