Aleppo: The Aleppo Health Directorate, in collaboration with al-Razi Surgical Hospital and the ‘Shifa’ campaign organized by the Medical Office of the Syrian Assembly in Germany, conducted a scientific lecture titled ‘Interventional Radiology and Its Medical Applications.’ This event, held on Tuesday, featured participation from a group of distinguished doctors and specialists.
According to Syrian Arab News Agency, the lecture took place at the hospital’s conference hall, featuring Dr. Abdullah al-Sabti, a consultant in interventional and diagnostic radiology from Germany, and Dr. Ahmad Haidari, a doctor at Ibn Sina Hospital in Gaziantep, Turkey. The initiative was designed to facilitate knowledge exchange and support Syria’s healthcare system.
Dr. al-Sabti explained that the lecture aimed to introduce the modern specialty of interventional radiology, highlighting its potential to reduce reliance on traditional surgical procedures, alleviate pain, shorten recovery times, and lower healthcare costs. He noted that the Shifa campaign focuses on supporting healthcare and patient treatment while enhancing medical efficiency through practical workshops.
Dr. Haidari emphasized the importance of the lecture in simplifying concepts of interventional radiology and clarifying its non-surgical applications for diagnosing and treating diseases. He highlighted the Shifa campaign’s commitment to sustaining such initiatives, particularly in training new doctors, as a duty toward their homeland.
This lecture is part of the broader Shifa campaign’s medical activities, initiated by over 90 Syrian doctors residing in Germany under the Medical Office of the Syrian Assembly. The initiative is conducted in collaboration with the Independent Doctors Organization and the Syrian Ministry of Health.
The campaign, operating under the slogan ‘Hand in Hand for Syria,’ aims to provide urgent medical aid to patients unable to access treatment due to the country’s deteriorating healthcare infrastructure, which has been impacted by years of war and sanctions. The activities began earlier this week, offering free services such as surgeries, consultations, and detailed examinations, particularly targeting the most affected areas. These efforts are slated to continue until April 26.