Sharjah Charity International provides medical treatment for 160 children, opens an orphan home, and delivers food aid.
Sharjah: A volunteer medical team from Sharjah Charity International has performed 65 cardiac catheterisation procedures for children suffering from heart disease in Bangladesh under the “Little Hearts” campaign, officials said.
The humanitarian initiative was carried out during a field visit by a delegation from the charity, led by Ali Mohammed Al Rashidi, Head of the External Projects and Aid Sector. The programme also included a series of medical and relief activities across the country.
The specialised volunteer medical team, led by Dr. Ahmed Al Kamali, also examined around 160 children at the Heart Disease Centre in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.
The campaign was attended by Abdullah Al Hammoudi and Rashid Al Meel Al Zaabi.
Al Rashidi said the “Little Hearts” campaign has continued to provide life-saving medical support for children with critical heart conditions since its launch in 2009.
He said heart treatment procedures are often too costly for low-income families, making the campaign a vital lifeline for children in need.
“The campaign reflects the association’s commitment to providing specialised healthcare support for children in countries requiring such humanitarian initiatives,” he said.
Ali Mohammed Al Rashidi added that humanitarian efforts led by the United Arab Emirates aim to create a direct positive impact on patients’ lives and help ease their suffering.
Orphan care home inaugurated
During the visit, the delegation also inaugurated Dar Al Rahma Orphan Care Home in the Dubail Sadar area of Tangail, Bangladesh.
The facility includes a mosque along with residential and educational amenities designed to provide orphaned children with a dignified living environment while supporting their education and social stability in Bangladesh.
The delegation also distributed 100 food baskets containing essential supplies to help support the daily needs of beneficiaries.
Ali Mohammed Al Rashidi thanked the UAE Embassy in Bangladesh for accompanying the delegation during the visit and praised the efforts of the volunteer medical team led by Dr. Ahmed Al Kamali for their continued commitment to the “Little Hearts” campaign.
