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KSrelief completes pediatric heart surgery, catheterization project in Aleppo
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's aid agency KSrelief has completed a pediatric cardiac surgery and catheterization program in the Syrian Arab Republic's Aleppo, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
Volunteer medical workers carried out the project — a part of the Saudi Amal Program for Syrians — which ran from May 16 to 23, the SPA reported.
The teams performed 28 cardiac catheterizations and two open-heart operations.
In addition, 30 diagnostic radiology services were provided, 30 laboratory tests conducted, and medications dispensed to 30 patients.
The project is an extension of the specialized volunteer medical initiatives carried out by KSrelief to help people in Syria.
