Doha, March 16 (QNA) - Qatar Charity raised QAR 40 million during its '27th Night Challenge' campaign to implement life-saving medical initiatives in several countries as well as in the State of Qatar.

The campaign's donations exceeded the target within just three hours in a fundraising event on YouTube Live that coincided with the 27th night of Ramadan.

The "27th Night Challenge" was held this year under the theme "Warding off Calamity", with media participation from influencer Abdullah Al Ghafri and Dr. Abdulrahman Al Harami, who drove community engagement and mobilized donations during the event. They were joined by several influencers, doctors, digital platforms, and supporting medical centers.

This year, the ‘27th Night Challenge’ placed special emphasis on the health sector in response to the rising number of critical cases requiring urgent treatment in countries with high need.

The health initiatives to be supported include open-heart surgeries and the correction of congenital heart defects in children, along with the treatment of eye diseases and surgeries that restore sight. 

They also cover cochlear implants for children with hearing loss, helping them hear and communicate, as well as the treatment of severe malnutrition in children.

In addition, medical interventions will be carried out within Qatar to support patients with chronic illnesses and critical health conditions. Together, these efforts aim to save lives and create new stories of recovery.

Overall, the "27th Night Challenge" aims to carry out approximately 6,770 surgeries, in addition to providing malnutrition treatment and supporting cancer patients within Qatar—impacting thousands of people and their families. (QNA)