Mission Overview
We are excited to announce the commencement of our humanitarian mission to Port Sudan, aimed at providing critical care to patients and bringing lifesaving medications and medical supplies. This mission is part of our ongoing efforts to improve healthcare access and quality in Port Sudan.
This post will provide regular updates about the mission progression.
First Update – August 3, 2024
The arrival of Dr. Yasir Hamad in Port Sudan
Today, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Yasir Hamad, a critical care fellow from the United States, who has arrived in PortSudan with a mission- to save lives and empower local health professionals.
Dr. Yasir brought life-saving medications and medical supplies that will be delivered to the Osman Digna and Port Sudan Teaching hospitals in Port Sudan. He will also lead the training of the local critical care residents in Port Sudan.
Who is Dr. Yasir Hamad?
Dr. Yasir Hamad, MD, earned his MBBS from the University of Juba in 2004. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Medstar Harbor Hospital (2011) . Dr. Hamad pursued fellowships in Infectious Diseases at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (2016) and Critical Care Medicine at the National Institutes of Health (2023). He is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine (2011), Infectious Disease (2017), and Critical Care Medicine (2022).
Second Update: Medications and Supplies Delivered
We are thrilled to share that Dr. Yasir has successfully delivered and distributed lifesaving medications and medical supplies to two key hospitals in Port Sudan: Osman Digna Hospital and Port Sudan Teaching Hospital. This crucial delivery will help these hospitals provide better care to patients in critical condition and support their overburdened healthcare systems.
Third Update: Ultrasound training at Osman Digna Hospital, Port Sudan
Dr. Yasir Hamad has conducted an impactful clinical learning activity at Osman Digna Hospital. During this session, he provided comprehensive training on the application of ultrasound, including FAST (Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma) and cardiac examinations. This training included practical sessions on real patients, allowing local healthcare professionals to gain hands-on experience and improve their diagnostic skills.
Stay Tuned
More updates will follow soon as we progress through our mission. We will share insights, experiences, and stories from the field to keep you informed and engaged with our work in Port Sudan.
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