UAE Welcomes 16th Group of Palestinian Patients for Medical Care

On April 27, 2024, the 16th group of Wounded Palestinian children and Cancer Patients arrived in the UAE. This initiative is part of a program directed by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to provide medical treatment for 1,000 injured children and 1,000 cancer patients from the Gaza Strip in UAE hospitals.

The plane carrying 25 patients and 51 family members departed from Al Arish International Airport in Egypt and landed at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi. Once on the ground, the medical teams acted quickly to ensure those in need of urgent medical care were transported to hospitals. Meanwhile, others and their companions were taken to their temporary residences in the Emirates Humanitarian City.

The UAE’s Hospitals are Well Known for their High Standard of Care and are Fully Equipped to Handle the Complex needs of injured Children and Cancer Patients. The UAE’s Leadership has a Strong Tradition of Humanitarian Aid and Solidarity with those in Need which is Reflected in this initiative.

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Families of the Patients and the Wounded Expressed their Deep Gratitude to the UAE and its Leaders for their Generous and Compassionate Support. They Noted that the UAE has always been Quick to Offer Help and Relief to the Palestinian People during Difficult times Proving itself to be a Reliable Friend.

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The Current Efforts are Part of the Chivalrous Knight 3 Humanitarian Operation which has seen the UAE Provide a Wide Range of Aid to the People of Gaza. This includes a 150 Bed field Hospital in Gaza and a Floating Hospital with 100 Beds Operating Rooms intensive Care Units, Radiology, Laboratories, Pharmacies and Medical Warehouses Located at Al Arish Port. This Comprehensive Medical assistance Program Demonstrates the UAE’s Commitment to Supporting those in Need, Especially during times of Crisis.