WHO delegation visits Emirati field hospital in Rafah

The Emirati field hospital in Gaza's Rafah has welcomed a delegation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to assess medical initiatives, establish collaborative mechanisms, exchange knowledge.

During the meeting, both parties agreed on the importance of coordinating joint efforts to evacuate the wounded and confirmed the hospital's ongoing commitment to continue receiving patients to address the critical healthcare needs in Gaza. They have agreed to collaborate on ensuring a continuous supply of medical aid and addressing healthcare shortages.

The two sides also discussed medical plans to assist Palestinians, including the provision of necessary medical services, establishing coordination mechanisms to support the healthcare sector, and assisting children with cancer by facilitating their treatment abroad, in addition to supplying essential medicines and medical equipment.

As part of the ongoing Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, the UAE has provided over 5,000 tonnes aid to Gaza and 12 tonnes of medicines and essential supplies to WHO institutions in Gaza. 

The WHO delegation commended the UAE for its groundbreaking humanitarian work in healthcare and its unwavering commitment to providing medical aid to the wounded in Gaza, despite the challenging circumstances.