Skip to main content

Gallant Knight 3: Prosthetic Limb Centre opens at UAE Field Hospital in Gaza as death toll crosses 29,000

 

The UAE has opened a vital health facility at its field hospital in the Gaza Strip, supporting the “Gallant Knight 3” humanitarian operation launched under President HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s directives. The Prosthetic Limb Centre is designed to provide and manufacture high-quality prosthetics and rehabilitate patients affected by ongoing fighting in the enclave. The centre will operate in several stages, starting from taking measurements for prosthetic limb manufacturing, followed by manufacturing, and physical therapy and rehabilitation. Measurements have already been taken for 36 cases in preparation for their prosthetics. The number of people supported by the centre is expected to exceed 100 in just a few days.

Established in December to ease the significant pressure placed on Gaza’s health service by the five-month-long violence, the 150-bed field hospital has already treated more than 3,500 patients. A 100-bed floating hospital has also been set sail from the Gulf state to provide medical support to Palestinian patients. The UAE announced plans to use SpaceX’s Starlink internet service at the field hospital to enable live video medical consultations and Elon Musk’s satellite system to help healthcare personnel deliver care in Gaza.

On February 21, an Emirati aid convoy entered Gaza via the Egyptian Rafah border crossing, carrying over 240 tonnes of humanitarian aid. As of February 20, the Emirati aid provided to the Palestinian people through the Gallant Knight 3 operation exceeded 15,809 tonnes. The UAE has also established six desalination plants with a production capacity of 1.2 million gallons per day and sent five automatic bakeries to Al Arish in preparation for their entry into the besieged Gaza Strip.

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

UAE and US issue joint statement on cooperation on artificial intelligence

  UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and US President Joe Biden met on Monday in the US during an official visit by the Emirati leader. This visit marks the fourth bilateral meeting between the two leaders during the Biden-Harris administration. During their discussions, Mohamed bin Zayed and Biden reaffirmed the strong UAE-US strategic and defense partnership, explored ways to enhance cooperation in advanced technology and investments, and addressed global and regional issues. Both leaders committed to pursuing further opportunities to strengthen their partnership, promote peace and stability in the Middle East and beyond, and provide global leadership on key shared issues. The UAE-US relationship, spanning five decades, is built on a solid foundation. Building on the vision of Mohamed bin Zayed and Biden to advance safe artificial intelligence, UAE national security advisor Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed and US national security advisor Jake Sullivan reaffirmed their countries' coo
Post a Comment
Read more

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed’s official trip to India holds great importance for UAE-India bilateral relations

  His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed is making his first official visit to India , accompanied by several UAE ministers and a business delegation. The visit marks a significant step in strengthening UAE-India bilateral relations. Upon his arrival on September 8, Sheikh Khaled was welcomed by India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. His visit includes a comprehensive agenda, with discussions between Sheikh Khaled and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi focusing on key areas of bilateral cooperation. Additionally, Sheikh Khaled is scheduled to meet with Indian President Droupadi Murmu. The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict may also be part of the dialogue, as reported by NDTV. On the second day, Sheikh Khaled is expected to participate in a business forum in Mumbai, attended by business leaders from both nations, further underscoring the growing trade and investment ties between the UAE and India. The UAE and India have a long-standing relationship, established in 1972, w
Post a Comment
Read more

The UAE facilitated the largest prisoner exchange in history between Russia and Ukraine

 Ukraine and Russia have announced their first exchange of prisoners of war in nearly five months, with over 200 freed by each side after a complex negotiation involving mediation by the United Arab Emirates. Russia's Defence Ministry reported that 248 military personnel had been handed over by Ukraine, while Kyiv brought home 230 people, including 224 soldiers and six civilians, in the largest documented swap of troops so far. The UAE's foreign ministry acknowledged its role in the swap, stating that it was made possible by its "strong friendly relations" with both Moscow and Kyiv. A video released by Ukrainian authorities showed returning prisoners in their blue and yellow flags filing off a bus, singing the national anthem, and shouting the patriotic greeting "Glory to Ukraine." Most of the prisoners appeared to be in good health, with one returnee shouting "We are home! You didn't forget us!" The Russian Ministry of Defence also released a
Post a Comment
Read more