- UAE and WHO initiate an evacuation for 148 Palestinians from Gaza, including 85 patients.
- Evacuation route includes Ramon airport in Israel and Karam Abu Salem crossing.
- UAE aims to treat 2,000 injured and cancer patients; over 40,000 tonnes of aid sent to date.
The UAE, in partnership with the WHO, has announced an urgent medical evacuation to assist 148 Palestinians from Gaza, including 85 critically ill and injured individuals.
The evacuation route starts at the Ramon airport in Israel and passes through the Karam Abu Salem crossing, highlighting the UAE’s commitment to humanitarian aid amidst ongoing conflict.
Humanitarian Collaboration: UAE and WHO’s Mission to Aid Palestinians
This initiative is part of a broader effort by the UAE, which has already welcomed 709 patients and 787 family members from Gaza for medical treatment. With an aim to treat a total of 2,000 injured and cancer patients, the UAE has delivered over 40,000 tonnes of aid through various channels, reflecting their extensive support for the Palestinian people.
The evacuation process involves a meticulously coordinated route through Ramon airport in Israel and the Karam Abu Salem crossing, marking an unprecedented effort in humanitarian aid. Reem Al Hashimy, the UAE’s Minister of State for International Cooperation, emphasized the importance of this mission and the UAE’s ongoing support for the Palestinian people.
Beyond this evacuation, the UAE has previously assisted 709 patients and 787 family members from Gaza, demonstrating their sustained commitment to healthcare provision. This initiative aims to treat a total of 2,000 injured and cancer patients, further reinforcing the UAE’s role in addressing the healthcare crisis in Gaza.
The extensive aid effort by the UAE includes over 40,000 tonnes of supplies delivered through multiple means, such as ships, flights, airdrops, and trucks. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the WHO, expressed his gratitude for the UAE’s support and highlighted the necessity of establishing more evacuation corridors to ensure comprehensive medical aid.
This collaborative effort between the UAE and WHO exemplifies the critical role of international cooperation in addressing humanitarian crises and underscores the ongoing need for coordinated efforts to provide relief and support to vulnerable populations.
“The UAE’s commitment to humanitarian aid is reflected in its extensive support for the Palestinian people,
