SHARJAH: The Sharjah Charity International (SCI) treated over 1,100 patients through its medical programmes in 2023. Patients can request treatment through the SCI website.
SCI Executive Director, Abdullah Sultan bin Khadim, shared details of their impactful work. They provided AED 22.1 million in medical assistance throughout the year, supporting 1,105 patients. This included critical care for 136 patients with chronic diseases (AED 1.6 million), 71 cancer patients (AED 3 million), and dialysis sessions for those with kidney failure (AED 6.6 million).
SCI went further, covering surgical costs for 249 patients (AED 6 million). These procedures included vital organ transplants (liver, marrow, kidney), heart surgeries, stroke treatment, and catheterizations. They also supported 72 births.
Assisting and treating patients remains a top priority for SCI. This aligns with their core value of social solidarity, guiding their mission to help those with chronic illnesses and critical needs who cannot afford medical
care. They collaborate with various partners to maximize their impact.
Source: Emirates News Agency