Port Sudan, Feb. 1, 2026 (SUNA) – Red Sea State on Saturday launched Spinal Surgery Week for Correcting Deformities at Queens Care Hospital in Port Sudan, a move aimed at localizing advanced treatment and easing the burden on patients. The launch was attended by the Wali of Red Sea State, Director General of the Health Sector Dr. Ahlam Abdel-Rasoul, and senior health officials.Dr. Ahlam Abdel-Rasoul said the initiative reflects effective social responsibility and a genuine public–private partnership. She confirmed the successful completion of the first spinal correction surgery, noting that the programme targets 20 complex, high-cost procedures to be provided to citizens amid the country’s challenging conditions.Consultant orthopaedic and spine surgeon Dr. Ayman Ali Al-Tayib described the operations as advanced procedures addressing spinal curvature and torsion, stressing that the initiative demonstrates productive collaboration between private hospitals and the public sector to serve the community.Consultant orthopaedic and spine surgeon Dr. Abdullah Al-Tayib said such surgeries were routinely performed nationwide before the war but declined due to current circumstances. He announced the resumption of the procedures with high efficiency and a 100% success rate, underscoring efforts to localize the specialty across all states to reduce patient suffering.Concluding, Dr. Sami Sir Al-Khatim, Chairman of Queens Care Hospital, said the surgical week is a fully free initiative implemented in cooperation with the Sudanese Spine Specialists Association. He emphasized its dual goals: delivering high-quality care locally and training resident doctors to build national capacity, while adhering to the highest medical standards.AS/BH