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UAE and World Health Organisation facilitate extremely complex medical evacuation of 148 Palestinians


The Gaza crisis has been ongoing since October 7 when Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on Israeli cities, killing approximately 1,200 people and taking several hostages. In retaliation, Israel's strikes have claimed over 39,000 lives.

The recently evacuated group includes 85 severely ill and injured individuals, among them cancer patients needing extensive treatment, accompanied by 63 family members. This initiative underscores the UAE's unwavering commitment to supporting Gazans.

Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, stated that the UAE has brought in 709 patients from Gaza, along with 787 of their family members, for treatment. This effort highlights the Gulf state's dedication to alleviating the suffering of Gazans.

Last year, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, President of UAE, issued directives to provide care for 1,000 injured patients and 1,000 cancer patients from the Gaza Strip in several Emirati hospitals. The UAE has also established a field hospital and a floating hospital.

To date, the GCC nation has provided more than 40,000 tonnes of crucial humanitarian aid, including food, relief, and medical supplies, through 8 aid ships, 337 flights, 50 airdrops, and 1,271 trucks, according to media reports.

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation, thanked the UAE for "organizing the evacuation of these patients to receive the urgent care they need," expressing hope for the establishment of evacuation corridors through all possible routes. He emphasized the need for a Gaza ceasefire, noting that thousands of sick people are suffering needlessly. The patients evacuated recently had cancer, blood diseases, neurological conditions, and cardiac, liver, and renal diseases.

Since the beginning of the conflict, the UAE has been committed to ensuring an urgent, sustainable, and unhindered supply of aid to Gaza. The Gulf state has consistently reiterated the need to facilitate an effective truce in the besieged Gaza Strip.
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