UAE evacuates 55 patients from Gaza

The UAE evacuated 55 critically injured and ill patients from the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, alongside 72 of their family members, in coordination with the World Health Organisation (WHO). 

This was the 23rd evacuation flight by the UAE and including children and cancer patients in need of extensive treatment.

The evacuation was made from Ramon airport in Israel, via the Karam Abu Salam crossing.

The evacuation of the injured Palestinians and cancer patients is part of the initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, in October 2023, to provide medical treatment for 1,000 children and 1,000 cancer patients from the Gaza Strip in the UAE's hospitals. So far, 2,254 patients and family members have arrived in the UAE.

This initiative demonstrates the urgent need for humanitarian intervention to save lives and reaffirms the UAE’s steadfast commitment to supporting Palestinians in the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing catastrophic situation. The UAE’s various lines of communication continue to facilitate the humanitarian efforts to assist the people of Gaza, and extend a helping hand during their time of need.

The UAE has undertaken robust efforts to provide advanced healthcare to sick and severely injured Palestinians. Since it began operations on December 2nd, 2023, the UAE field hospital in the southern Gaza Strip has treated 50,489 cases. Moreover, since its launch in February 2024, the hospital floating ship anchored in Al-Arish Port has treated 8,597 cases so far.

Notably, the UAE has provided approximately 50,000 tonnes of urgent aid, including food, medical, and relief supplies to the brotherly Palestinian people, to support them during the ongoing critical circumstances.