KSrelief launches Balsam campaign for neurosurgery in Yemen

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center and Al-Balsam Association for Training and Health Development have launched a neurosurgery campaign at Prince Mohammed bin Salman Hospital in Aden.

Running from Aug. 17-23, the campaign aims to perform 25 free surgeries and examine and diagnose over 200 cases.

According to Al-Balsam Association a team of Yemeni doctors will collaborate with the association’s team in the operating rooms, as well as during the examination and preparation stages for surgeries at the hospital, which is supervised by the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen.

Prof. Ibrahim Al-Naami, consultant and professor of neurosurgery at King Khalid University and head of Al-Balsam Association’s medical team to Yemen, said: “The neurosurgery campaign, supervised by the KSrelief, will take place from Aug. 17-23 at Prince Mohammed bin Salman Hospital in Aden. The campaign will feature an integrated team of neurological and spinal surgeons, along with anesthesiologists, anesthesia technicians, and nurses.”

Al-Naami explained that preparations for the medical campaign in Yemen began several months ago, following its approval by KSrelief, which chose Al-Balsam Association to execute it.

He emphasized that the association is committed to ensuring the campaign’s success, adhering to the regulations and procedures set by KSrelief, which is renowned for its global leadership in humanitarian work in countries in need of such medical care.

Al-Naami highlighted that extensive efforts have been made in all aspects, including procuring necessary surgical equipment and preparing for the campaign to achieve its objectives and uphold its noble humanitarian mission under KSrelief supervision.

Al-Balsam Association also conducted a medical campaign in Yemen last May, focused on open-heart surgery and interventional catheterization at Prince Mohammed bin Salman Hospital.

During the campaign, 251 procedures were performed, including 25 open-heart surgeries and 166 interventional catheterizations for adults, and three open-heart surgeries, along with 57 interventional catheterizations, for children.

All procedures were successful and were carried out in collaboration with a team of local Yemeni doctors.