FAJR’s 2026 Medical Missions: A Look Back with Dr. Mosab Nasser

In 2026 FAJR Global completed five medical missions in Jordan, the West Bank, The Gambia and Syria. Dr. Mosab Nasser looks back on the year and ahead.

Medical missions are the backbone of FAJR Global’s humanitarian work. Every year we organize missions that bring free, specialized medical care to underserved communities while building local healthcare capacity.

In 2026 we completed five major medical missions in the West Bank, Jordan, The Gambia and Syria.

2026 at a glance

April and June, Jordan: two missions for children evacuated from Gaza, with care in orthopedics, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, urology and other specialties
July, West Bank: more than 40 orthopedic procedures in Ramallah
August, The Gambia: about 18 procedures, mainly corneal transplants
September, Syria: more than 18 joint replacements and more than 40 cardiac procedures at Shawaf Hospital in Hama

Two missions to Jordan for children from Gaza

In April and June we conducted two missions to Jordan to treat children evacuated from Gaza with devastating war-related injuries. Our medical teams from the United States and the West Bank provided specialized care in orthopedics, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, urology and other critical specialties. Read about the children’s evacuation to Jordan.

A boy evacuated from Gaza rests in a hospital bed in Jordan — A boy evacuated from Gaza during his treatment in Jordan.

Orthopedic surgery in Ramallah

In July a medical team from the United States traveled to the West Bank and performed more than 40 orthopedic procedures in Ramallah. More about our West Bank missions.

Two FAJR volunteer surgeons in gowns and loupes operating on a patient — FAJR volunteer surgeons in the operating room.

Restoring sight in The Gambia

In August a medical team from the United States and Jordan traveled to The Gambia and performed approximately 18 procedures, primarily corneal transplants, restoring sight and hope to patients with limited access to these specialized surgeries. Beyond treating patients, we worked to strengthen local medical capacity, and we plan to return. Support the Gambia mission.

Heart and joint surgery in Syria

In September we conducted a major mission to Syria. A medical team of approximately 15 professionals, mainly from the United States, worked with a cardiology team from Qatar at Shawaf Hospital in Hama, in collaboration with the Syrian Ministry of Health. Our teams performed more than 18 joint replacements and more than 40 cardiac procedures.

A FAJR volunteer anesthesiologist prepares a patient in an operating room — A FAJR volunteer prepares a patient for surgery.

Choosing where we go next

Looking ahead, we are taking a more strategic, evidence-based approach to choosing future mission destinations. More than 100 medical students across the United States are currently evaluating 10 countries through our Global Health Studies initiative. Their research will help us identify where our medical expertise can make the greatest and most sustainable impact.

Thank you

Finally, I want to express my deepest gratitude to our donors and supporters. Your trust and generosity make these missions possible. Every surgery performed, every life improved and every patient given hope is a testament to your compassion.

Together, we are not just providing medical care. We are restoring dignity, transforming lives and building hope around the world.

Dr. Mosab Nasser
Co-Founder, President and CEO, FAJR Global

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