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Tribune News Network
Doha
QATAR Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has procured high-tech medical equipment at a cost of $150,000 for the Palestinian Ministry of Health's (MoH) Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza.
These procurements are part of the $18 million project of equipping the complex's specialised surgery building, funded by the Programme of the Gulf Cooperation Council for the Reconstruction of Gaza, under the supervision of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB).
Plastic Surgery, Laser, and Burns Consultant at Al-Shifa Medical Complex Dr Galaa al Talmas said:"For years now, we have been demanding these two devices, which are vital for many patients in Gaza. The Pulsed Dye Laser (PDL) removes red-coloured skin marks, such as port-wine stains, birth marks on the skin, or facial thread veins. The treatment takes only eight sessions".
"Fractional CO2 laser is crucial for plastic surgeries, as it is the only therapy for post-burn scars and wrinkles, warts, papilloma, and other benign skin growths," Dr Talmas explained.
According to him, the CO2 laser technology can be used also in ENT, obstetrics and gynaecology and general surgery. However, these applications required specialised training available only outside of Palestine.
The plastic surgeon commended QRCS' role in procuring these technologies, which would help the patients and boost medical services at Gaza hospitals. He called for the professional development of local medical personnel to ensure higher quality services. The first-of-their-kind in Palestinian health facilities, these technologies would help around 500 patients in Gaza, who would formerly have to seek treatment abroad at too expensive costs and amid travel restrictions.
