UAE Field Hospital in Gaza receives OCHA delegation
Gaza, July 6
The UAE Field Hospital in the Gaza Strip hosted a delegation from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, which reviewed the hospital's medical and treatment services for patients and the injured as part of the UAE's ongoing humanitarian support for Gaza's healthcare sector.
The delegation included Suzana Tkalec, Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory; Taher Ibrahim, Head of OCHA's Office in the Gaza Strip; Emma Fitzpatrick, WHO Health Cluster Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory; and Heba Al Najjar, WHO Emergency Medical Team Coordinator based in Gaza.
During a tour of the hospital's various departments, the delegation reviewed the workflow and the medical and specialised services provided to patients.
Members also received a briefing on the hospital's healthcare system and the efforts of UAE medical teams to deliver treatment in line with the highest professional standards to help meet the growing healthcare needs in the Gaza Strip.
The meeting explored ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination between humanitarian and international organisations to sustain healthcare services and enhance the humanitarian response in the Gaza Strip.
The visit concluded with the exchange of commemorative gifts between the UAE medical mission and the visiting delegation.
The exchange underscored the importance of partnership and cooperation in advancing humanitarian and healthcare efforts.
— ANI
Reader Comments
While I appreciate the humanitarian gesture, we must ask: why is the international community only reacting now? The suffering in Gaza has been ongoing for years. Still, kudos to the UAE for setting up a field hospital - it's a small but significant step. We need more such efforts.
India and UAE share a strong bond, and seeing UAE lead in humanitarian aid in Palestine warms our hearts. We should also learn from their efficiency in setting up such facilities. The OCHA delegation's visit proves the hospital's credibility. 👏
I have mixed feelings. Yes, the UAE is helping, but where are the other Gulf nations and the West? The healthcare crisis in Gaza is dire, and a single hospital, no matter how good, cannot solve it. We need sustained pressure on Israel to allow unrestricted aid.
The UAE is setting an example for the entire Muslim world and beyond. As an Indian, I feel we should also contribute more actively to such initiatives. The exchange of gifts at the end shows the human side of diplomacy - it's not just politics, it's about saving lives. 🌍
I appreciate the effort but worry about sustainability. One hospital cannot meet the growing needs mentioned in the article. The UN and UAE must ensure long-term funding and supplies. Otherwise, it's just a photo op. Let's hope the OCHA visit leads to more concrete action.
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