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Qatar Charity Supports and Operates Bab Al-Hawa Hospital in Idlib

Qatar Charity has concluded a project to operate and support Bab Al-Hawa Hospital after six months of continuous work, from July to December 2025. The project restored the operational capacity of this vital medical facility, enabling it to provide free and safe medical services to tens of thousands of residents in northwestern Syria. Multiple Services Since its establishment on January 1, 2013, Bab Al-Hawa Hospital has formed a fundamental medical lifeline in the region, providing its services to more than 2.5 million beneficiaries over 13 years. Today, it stands as one of the largest and most important referral hospitals relied upon by the Idlib Health Directorate for the treatment of advanced and critical cases, particularly among displaced populations in camps. With population growth and increasing pressure on the health sector, the hospital has gradually expanded to include high-quality specialized departments such as advanced surgery, intensive care, pediatric surgery, kidney dialysis, endoscopy, specialized outpatient clinics, as well as laboratories, a blood bank, and other vital medical units. Restoring Life to the Hospital Over the past two years, the hospital experienced a suspension of financial and medical support, which directly threatened the continuity of its operations and essential services, including the functioning of sensitive departments, securing medicines, supporting medical staff, and maintaining equipment. Since the beginning of 2025, the hospital has resumed operating at full capacity, with the number of services reaching up to 20,000 medical services per month during the project period. This response came considering the significant increase in patient numbers following the closure of several other service centers in northern Idlib. The support included covering the salaries of medical, nursing, and technical staff to ensure operational stability, providing medicines and consumables for emergency cases and specialized surgeries, in addition to reactivating vital departments such as internal medicine clinics, surgery, operating rooms, and kidney dialysis. Appreciation On this occasion, the Director of Bab Al-Hawa Hospital, Dr. Yassin Alloush, said: “We extend our sincere thanks to Qatar Charity for this generous support, which was not merely financial assistance, but rather a genuine humanitarian partnership that enabled the hospital to continue fulfilling its mission. Over six months of support, we were able to double our capacity to receive patients and provide surgical and specialized services that were at risk of being suspended.”

24/12/2025

Qatar Charity implements a project to provide health services to those affected by the crisis in eastern Sudan
Continuing its ongoing support for the health sector in Sudan, Qatar Charity's medical teams implemented a new project in Al-Qadarif State to provide health services to those affected by the crisis in the east of the country. The project included mobile clinics offering free medical examinations, tests, and treatment. Medical services for displaced people Dr. Hamad Al-Jazouli, the Governor's Advisor for Displaced Persons and Refugees in Al-Qadarif State, stated during his visit to the project site in Al-Tariya village, about 20 kilometers from Al-Qadarif city, that the two-month mobile clinic project provided invaluable services to the area's residents and displaced persons in the nearby camp. He praised Qatar Charity's role in providing invaluable services in the displaced persons camps and various villages across the state and called for continued cooperation and joint coordination to deliver health and humanitarian services to the people of Al-Qadarif State and to the displaced, until their dignified return to their homes. Provision of Healthcare Services Musa Mohammed Musa, the organizations official in Al-Qallabat Al-Gharbiyah locality, explained that the health services provided through the mobile clinics project covered several villages in the Al-Houri sector, and were of great benefit to the people of the area who needed medical services. He added, 'We thank Qatar Charity and the donors for implementing this project. Providing Treatment for Needy Families Nusayba Abdul Rahman, from the Al-Tariyah Donki camp, said they were in dire need of the mobile clinic because the area lacks medical services and has no health unit, amidst the spread of dengue fever, malaria, and diarrhea. Maryam Ramadan, a displaced person in the same camp, added that there are patients who cannot afford to seek treatment due to difficult economic circumstances, and she expressed her gratitude to Qatar Charity for providing them with free treatment. Furthermore, the project to provide health services to those affected by the crisis in Sudan has contributed to improving access to health services, providing screening and treatment for chronic diseases, and raising health awareness among approximately 1,760 beneficiaries in the region.
23/12/2025 More details  
Qatar Charity Launches Emergency Relief for Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ Victims in Sri Lanka
In a humanitarian response to the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka, Qatar Charity (QC) has initiated an emergency relief project funded by Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and supported by the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Colombo. The intervention comes after severe flooding and landslides left widespread destruction across the various provinces of the country. The event was attended by Mr. Ali Salem Al-Nuaimi, Chargé d' Affaires at the Embassy, and Mr. Mahmoud Abu Khalifa, Country Director of Qatar Charity’s Sri Lanka Branch, alongside several government and community representatives. The project aims to meet the urgent needs of affected families. Qatar Charity’s field teams have begun distributing 1,800 food baskets, containing dry goods, canned items, flour, and rice, to families who lost homes and belongings in the floods that swept through most provinces, forcing thousands to seek refuge in schools, mosques, and higher ground. In coordination with the Disaster Management Center, Qatar Charity is also providing essential equipment and tools for search and rescue operations, strengthening local authorities’ capacity to respond to the cyclone’s aftermath and future emergencies. According to the data from the Disaster Management Center (December 6, 2025), the disaster claimed 607 lives, left 204 people missing, and affected more than 586,464 families (approximately 2,082,195 individuals). It completely destroyed 4,164 homes and partially damaged 67,505 homes, particularly in the Central Province and the Eastern Province. Mr. Mahmoud Abu Khalifa, Country Director of Qatar Charity’s Sri Lanka Branch, emphasized that this urgent response reflects Qatar Charity’s humanitarian mission to support vulnerable families regardless of race, color, or religion. He noted that the intervention underscores Qatar and QFFD’s commitment to global solidarity. Ms. Aisha Saad Al-Jassim, Disaster and Emergency Relief Researcher at QFFD, stated: “Our support for this project reaffirms QFFD’s commitment to standing with communities affected by natural disasters worldwide. We believe that humanitarian solidarity is a moral duty, and delivering urgent aid helps alleviate suffering and restore hope. We will continue working with partners like Qatar Charity to ensure assistance reaches those most in need and to empower communities to recover, rebuild, and strengthen their resilience against future challenges.” Several beneficiaries expressed heartfelt gratitude. Mohamed Sharif Mohamed Nirus said the food aid restored hope after floods destroyed his home and livelihood, while Amina Ibrahim described the assistance as a “lifeline” for families who lost everything. This initiative builds on Qatar Charity’s longstanding role as a key humanitarian partner in Sri Lanka. Over the years, it has implemented numerous relief and development projects, including food basket distributions, fertilizer support for farmers, and medical interventions such as eye surgeries. Previous efforts also included delivering 2,500 food baskets to flood-affected families and providing chemical fertilizers to around 3,500 small-scale farmers.
22/12/2025 More details  
Qatar Charity Opens a Clinic in the Galgaduud Region of Somalia
Qatar Charity, with the support of generous donors in Qatar, has opened a health clinic in the city of Abduwaq in the Galgaduud region of Somalia. This initiative is part of its efforts to enhance basic healthcare services for the region's residents and alleviate their suffering resulting from the lack of healthcare facilities. Clinic Facilities The clinic occupies an area of ​​1,120 square meters and includes various facilities such as an emergency department, specialized clinics for pediatrics and obstetrics and gynecology, laboratory tests, vaccinations, and health education and awareness programs. It is expected that approximately 100,000 people will benefit from the clinic annually. The opening ceremony was attended by several local leaders and civil society figures. Mr. Abdul Hakim Mohamed Diriye, Director of Planning at the Ministry of Health in Galmudug State, stated, 'This project marks the end of the suffering of the people of Abduwaq. It addresses the needs of the local community and is now fully ready to serve the residents of the area.' Serving 4 Areas For his part, Muhyiddin Adam Wali, Mayor of Abduwaq, expressed his deep gratitude to Qatar Charity and the Ministry of Health for fulfilling the needs of the region. He explained that the new clinic will serve more than four areas suffering from a lack of health centers, thus alleviating the burden of travel for residents seeking treatment. He expressed the gratitude of the people of Abduwaq to the State of Qatar, its leadership and people, and to all the donors who contributed to funding this humanitarian project. Tahir Mohamed Haji, Programs Director at Qatar Charity's Somalia office, confirmed that the clinic is part of a series of humanitarian projects aimed at alleviating the suffering of the population and improving the level of medical services. He added that the center contains twenty rooms equipped with all modern medical equipment. Extended Giving It is worth noting that Qatar Charity’s office in Somalia began work on establishing this health clinic in January of this year, 2025. This project comes as a translation of the association’s commitment to supporting the health sector in Somalia. It is also worth noting that the office completed 16 projects in the fields of health and nutrition during the past year, at a total cost of 3.5 million Qatari riyals, and more than 58,000 people benefited from them.
21/12/2025 More details  

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