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Tribune News Network
Doha
IN the last few days, Qatar Red Crescent Society's (QRCS) medical mission to Bangladesh has performed catheterisation operations for 25 children with congenital heart problems under the 11th edition of its annual 'Little Hearts' programme.
The cases operated varied from holes in the atrium, ventricle or artery to aortic stenosis.
Following the procedure, the kids are kept under observation for 24 hours. When the post-operation health stability is ensured, the patients are discharged from hospital.
Before discharge, the kids receive gifts and toys from the QRCS in an attempt to make them happy.
As the news was reported in the local media, many people not included in the pre-assessment study came to the hospital to seek medical treatment for their children. The team examined 15 registered patients to make sure they are physically fit to undergo the procedure over the coming few days.
Ahmed Ali al Khulaifi, head of QRCS delegation, visited the Embassy of Qatar in Bangladesh to thank Qatar's Ambassador to Bangladesh HE Ahmed M al Dehaimi for his efforts to facilitate the work of QRCS's mission.
Dehaimi said the embassy is always ready to offer all forms of support in service of Qatari organisations. He commended the work done by QRCS to alleviate the suffering of patients in Bangladesh."The achievements of QRCS are not new for me as I had already been involved in some of its projects while undertaking several diplomatic portfolios in different countries," he remarked.
Dr Mahmoud al Soufi, paediatric cardiac consultant and member of the medical mission, said:"Every day, we receive increasing numbers of patients, who are examined and, if possible, added to the adopted patient checklist. Our goal is to cover as many patients as we can throughout the project duration."
According to him, most of the patients had lower-than-normal weights due to the congenital heart defects and malnutrition, which in itself is a challenge.
Associate Prof. ABM Abdus-Salam, director of Paediatric Cardiology Department, stated:"I am surprised by the perfect preparation of the project by QRCS personnel. I thank everyone involved in this noble work to save the lives of those young children."
