Qatar Charity initiative brings light back to the eyes of Somali patients
Doha
In a powerful act of humanity, Qatar Charity (QC) has helped restore the vision of 100 Somali patients, opening new doors of hope for hundreds more.
Carried out at Banader Government Hospital, in collaboration with the Somali Ministry of Health, the campaign primarily targeted vulnerable groups, especially women, the elderly, and students from low-income families who had lost access to a better future due to impaired vision.
In addition to life-changing surgeries, the campaign provided 300 medical screenings and distributed 50 pairs of eyeglasses free of charge during its first phase.
Sharing her experience, Fatuma Mohamed, 63, said: 'After years of living in darkness, I saw my grandchildren's faces for the first time. I never imagined this day would come. It's nothing short of a miracle. I'm deeply grateful to everyone behind this blessed initiative.'
Omar Mohamed Hassan, 97, had lived in near-complete darkness for years. Smiling as he recounted his story, saying: 'I thought I would never see my children again. Today, I recognized their faces. May God bless everyone who made this possible.'
Hussein Abdi, a 19-year-old student who was forced to drop out of school due to vision loss, has now returned to the classroom with renewed confidence.
'I no longer feel lost or anxious,' he said. 'I can see the blackboard again. It's like I've been reborn. Now I feel ready to chase my dreams.'
Behind the successful operations was a dedicated medical team led by Dr. Saeed Hussein Jibani. Despite dealing with many complex cases, he expressed optimism:
'The procedures we performed made a fundamental difference in patients' lives. This campaign has truly been a ray of hope for those who suffered in silence. We believe it will help reduce rates of blindness by addressing its causes early and effectively.'
Qatar Charity confirmed that the campaign will continue throughout the remainder of the year. Abdulghani Adam Malem, Director of Qatar Charity's Somalia Office, announced that preparations for Phase Two are already underway. The upcoming phase will expand to reach new regions and underserved communities.
The initiative, implemented in coordination with partners and local authorities, aims to deliver essential medical care to the most vulnerable particularly those at risk of losing their sight thereby helping restore vision and renew lives.
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