Israeli Doctor performs life-saving surgery on premature Syrian baby
Johnny Yusuf, born to a Syrian refugee family in Cyprus, was diagnosed with a life-threatening congestive heart defect.
UNITED WITH ISRAEL 10.11.2022
Johnny Yusuf, two weeks old, is a member of triplets born to a Syrian refugee family in Cyprus. He was born weighing only 1.5 kilograms (3.3 lbs.) and diagnosed with a life-threatening congestive heart defect, necessitating an emergency operation unavailable in Cyprus.
Yusuf required specialized care to survive and was flown to Israel in a coordinated effort.
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