KSrelief Wraps Up Open-Heart Surgery Initiative in Yemen
The project involved 12 volunteers and was a collaborative effort between KSrelief and the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen. This initiative is part of KSrelief's broader global free medical program, as highlighted in the SPA report.
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