KSrelief Launches 30th Volunteer Medical Program at Zaatari Refugee Camp in Jordan
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has initiated its 30th volunteer medical program at the Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan, supporting Syrian refugees. The mission includes 12 volunteers representing a range of medical specialties.
Since the launch of the initiative, the volunteer medical team has delivered healthcare services across several clinics—including dermatology, gynecology, bone tumors, pediatrics, family medicine, and physiotherapy—benefiting a total of 577 individuals.
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