A 12-year-old boy named Mustafa, who had been unable to walk since age four, finally received surgery at Omdurman Teaching Hospital in Sudan. The operation was part of the first emergency medical mission in the country by Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based humanitarian nonprofit.
A seven-day surgical blitz at a major public hospital
Baitulmaal deployed a team of specialized surgeons in neurosurgery, brain tumors, and pediatric orthopedics to Omdurman Teaching Hospital, one of Sudan's largest public referral hospitals. The team worked alongside local doctors to perform more than 45 complex neurosurgery and spine procedures over seven days. They also provided consultations to over 80 patients suffering from neurological and pediatric orthopedic conditions, including trauma injuries.
Training local staff and donating supplies
Beyond the surgeries, the team conducted four targeted training workshops with hospital staff to build long-term capacity. They also donated essential neurosurgical supplies. The mission was coordinated with the World Health Organization and Sudan's Ministry of Health.
Ahmed Sherif, senior manager of international programs at Baitulmaal, said the mission aimed to treat critical cases while enhancing the local healthcare system's ability to serve communities affected by conflict and displacement.
Mustafa's mother said her son had been waiting for treatment for many years. After the surgery, she expressed hope that he would be able to walk, play, study, and do things on his own like other children his age.
Baitulmaal has also provided Ramadan food packages and delivered fresh meat during Udhiyah in Sudan. The organization is based in Texas with domestic offices in five U.S. states and international offices in Europe, Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East.
