A 24-man Saudi medical team has successfully conducted free open-heart surgeries on eight patients suffering from various cardiovascular ailments in Sokoto.
Hassan Sanyinnawal, Media Aide to Senator Aliyu Wamakko (APC-Sokoto Central) disclosed in Abuja on Saturday that the exercise was conducted under the auspices of the International Organization for Relief, Welfare and Development.
It said that the organization is a division of the Muslim World League based in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
The team is made up of cardio-thoracic surgeons, intensive care doctors, anesthesiologists and specialised Nurses, among others.
The medical doctors are mainly from Saudi Arabia. The team also had doctors from Egypt, Syria, the Philippines and Sudan.
Sanyinnawal added that Wamakko, who is also a Member of the League, facilitated the free exercise.
The Muslim World League is said to be remembered for its myriad of humanitarian services to patients across the globe.
According to Wamakko, “Apart from the medical outreaches to treat poor patients who cannot afford their treatment, the league is also offering assistance to the needy.
“It is also financing the construction of some projects across the world.,” Wamakko said, indicating that “Over the years, in my capacity as a member of the organization, I had received various forms of assistance from the League.
“They were used in the execution of water projects, construction of mosques, schools, as well as catering for the needs of indigent persons.”
