4/20/2025
As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare services for the most vulnerable, Qatar Charity (QC) has executed a series of impactful medical initiatives in Bangladesh. These included a specialized medical camp for children with congenital heart defects, a dedicated campaign offering cardiac catheterization procedures for adults and the elderly, and the provision of medical aid and wheelchairs to various hospitals and healthcare centers in the country.
Pediatric Camp
Qatar Charity organized its fourth pediatric medical camp in Bangladesh to treat congenital heart defects in children, during which 110 life-saving cardiac catheterization procedures were performed for children from underprivileged families. The week-long camp was held at Bangladesh Specialized Hospital in the capital, Dhaka.
The medical team was led by a group of distinguished specialists, including Professor Muhammad Numan from the University of Texas in the USA; Professor Iyad Al-Amouri, a pediatric cardiologist at the Jordan University Hospital; Dr. Rajab Al-Sayed, a cardiac catheterization expert at King Abdulaziz University Hospital in Saudi Arabia; Dr. Hassan Ismail, a pediatric anesthesia specialist from Palestine; and Mr. Abdullah Ashkanani, Head Technician at the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Hamad Hospital in Qatar. Their efforts were supported by a dedicated team of local and international medical professionals, ensuring the success of the humanitarian mission.
First-Ever Campaign
Qatar Charity also launched its first-ever medical campaign dedicated to treating adults and the elderly in need of cardiac catheterization. Held at Shamarita Medical College Hospital in Dhaka, the initiative resulted in 25 life-saving procedures. The campaign was led by Dr. Abdul Rahman Arabi, a cardiac catheterization consultant at Hamad Medical Corporation in Qatar, and was carried out in collaboration with a team of skilled local specialists, ensuring high-quality care for the patients.
Bangladeshi government officials praised the initiative, highlighting its profound humanitarian impact. Mr. Md. Daud Miah, Director General of the NGO Affairs Bureau of Bangladesh commended Qatar Charity for its vital role in providing healthcare to those in need. He stated, “I encourage other NGOs in Bangladesh to follow this inspiring example,” extending his gratitude to the people of Qatar for their generosity and unwavering support for vulnerable communities.
Critical Need
Dr. Ashik Mohammad Raihan, a pediatric cardiologist at Bangladesh Specialized Hospital, emphasized the critical need for specialized cardiac care for children in the country. “In Bangladesh, around 25 out of every 1,000 children are born with congenital heart disease. One-third of them require urgent intervention within their first year of life, yet nearly 80% of families are unable to bear the cost of treatment,” he explained.
The parents of the children expressed their deep gratitude and immense relief for receiving free treatment for their children. Rahima Begum, a mother of 4-year-old Nazat, said: "I never imagined my daughter would receive treatment at a hospital of this level, by doctors from other countries. This is not just treatment; it's a miracle for our family."
Medical Aid
In the same context, Qatar Charity distributed 700 manual and electric wheelchairs, along with 1,212 blood pressure monitoring devices, to various hospitals and healthcare centers in Bangladesh, supporting the enhancement of healthcare services and meeting the needs of patients.
Previous Camps
It is worth mentioning that Qatar Charity had previously organized three medical camps for children with congenital heart problems in Bangladesh. The first camp took place in May 2022, benefiting 31 children. The second camp was held in August 2022, benefiting 130 children, while the third intervention occurred in February 2024, benefiting 100 children.