SCI: Over 8,000 medical services delivered in H1 2025

July 30, 2025 / 10:03 PM

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Sharjah 24 – WAM: During the first half of this year, the Sharjah Charity International (SCI) provided 8,205 charitable medical services through two specialised clinics, targeting patients unable to afford treatment or access health insurance. These facilities include the Sharjah Dialysis Centre and the SCI Medical Centre in Khorfakkan.

Advanced dialysis services for kidney patients

The Sharjah Dialysis Center, the first of its kind in the UAE’s charitable sector, offered treatment sessions for kidney failure patients using advanced medical protocols. Between January and June, the center conducted 3,404 dialysis sessions, totaling AED 1,804,120 in costs.

Expanded services at Khorfakkan Medical Centre

The Medical Centre in Khorfakkan saw a 64% increase in beneficiaries, serving 1,990 patients during the same period. The center offered 4,218 medical consultations, 583 laboratory tests, and dispensed medications valued at AED 871,110. It also provided essential follow-up care, evaluations, and general health screenings.

Commitment to health and human empowerment

Abdullah Sultan bin Khadem, Executive Director of the Association, highlighted health as a central focus of the charity’s mission. He stressed that the figures achieved in the first half of the year reflect the significant societal impact of these initiatives and the importance of continued support to sustain and expand them.