Saudi Gazette report

DAMASCUS — A Saudi medical team from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) arrived at Damascus International Airport on Tuesday to carry out a voluntary medical mission focused on cardiac care.

The 24-member delegation includes specialists in open-heart surgery and cardiac catheterization.

Their visit is part of the Saudi Hope Volunteer Program and is being implemented in cooperation with Syria’s Health Training and Development Sector.

The mission aims to conduct 95 surgical procedures in total, including 15 open-heart operations and 80 cardiac catheterizations, in addition to comprehensive medical assessments for patients in need.

Beyond treatment, the project is designed to enhance Syria’s healthcare capacity by training 15 local healthcare professionals in operating rooms, intensive care, and medical facility management.