UAE receives 81 patients from Gaza
The transfer was facilitated in cooperation with the World Health Organisation.
The patients departed from Ramon airport in Israel via Karam Abu Salam crossing to receive medical treatment in the UAE's hospitals, accompanied by approximately 107 family members.
Upon the plane's arrival, medical teams transferred the injured patients whose cases required immediate medical attention. The remaining cases and family members were transferred to the Emirates Humanitarian City.
This initiative is part of the UAE's historic support of the Palestinian people, reflecting the UAE's commitment to assist the people of Gaza during the ongoing crisis. The UAE's humanitarian initiatives contribute to mitigating the catastrophic repercussions endured by the residents of the Strip, particularly children, women, and the elderly.
The Vice Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, Sultan Mohammed Al Shamsi, said, 'The UAE's efforts to continuously conduct medical evacuations demonstrate the country's unwavering commitment to supplying advanced medical treatment for injured Palestinians and contributing humanitarian support during the critical conditions endured by residents in the Strip.'
Al Shamsi reaffirmed that, 'The UAE will continue to work extensively alongside international partners and the UN to intensify efforts aimed at alleviating this disaster and humanitarian suffering.'
Since the outbreak of the crisis, the UAE immediately provided humanitarian assistance and supplies, as well as urgent relief aid to the Gaza Strip.
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