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(Namaa Charity) supports the performance of 160 cataract surgeries in (Taiz), Yemen

(KUNA) -- Namaa Charity, a Kuwaiti social reform organization, concluded its medical camp project for cataract surgeries in Taiz Governorate, Yemen, on Wednesday. The project, part of the 11th annual "Kuwait By Your Side" campaign, successfully performed over 160 surgeries.

Khaled Al-Shamari, Head of the Development and Relief Sector at Namaa Charity, stated in a press release that the eye surgery project in Taiz Governorate is part of a series of health initiatives aimed at alleviating the suffering of patients, restoring their ability to lead normal lives, and easing their burdens.

Al-Shamari added that the more than 160 successful surgeries have restored sight to many beneficiaries, giving them a new opportunity for recovery, work, and productivity.

He pointed out that these projects embody the mission of Namaa Charity to reach the most vulnerable groups and provide high-quality support that has a tangible and sustainable impact. He noted that Namaa Charity continues to implement its health and humanitarian projects in various countries, stemming from its commitment to its mission and its keenness to be part of alleviating human suffering wherever it may be.

For his part, Waleed Al-Awda, Executive Director of Al-Nour Foundation for Development, the project's partner, expressed his deep gratitude and appreciation to the State of Kuwait, its leadership and people, and to Namaa Charity, whose partnership represents a distinguished model of joint humanitarian work based on trust, professionalism, achieving a sustainable impact, and alleviating human suffering.

He explained that Kuwaiti charitable work has never ceased supporting the Yemeni people despite the challenges and events, but has remained present with its generosity and humanitarian initiatives, extending a helping hand to Yemen that has had a significant impact on alleviating the suffering of patients.

He pointed out that the results achieved in this project reflect the extent of concern for human beings and their dignity, noting that restoring sight to the beneficiaries was not just a medical service, but a return of hope and life, calling for continued support for such initiatives that directly affect people's lives.