King Salman Humanitarian Center performs 400 eye surgeries in Aden
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center has completed 400 successful cataract surgeries in Aden as part of a blindness prevention initiative.
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AIThe King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center has performed 400 specialized cataract surgeries in Aden as part of the "Noor Saudi" volunteer campaign to combat blindness and related diseases. The operations took place from June 30 to July 9, 2026, in cooperation with the Al-Basar International Foundation.
The center stated that its volunteer medical team provided healthcare services to the most vulnerable families, utilizing both PHACO and ECCE surgical techniques for children and adults. All procedures were reported as fully successful.
The campaign also included comprehensive medical examinations for 1,551 people of various age groups, the provision of a range of medications to all patients, and the distribution of 1,000 eyeglasses to beneficiaries.
These efforts are part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing humanitarian and relief projects through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, aimed at supporting the Yemeni people and alleviating their suffering.