Critically unwell children from Gaza receive medical care in the United Kingdom
The British government has granted urgent medical treatment to a group of critically ill children from Gaza, following a coordinated humanitarian effort involving various organisations and diplomatic efforts.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has supported the medical evacuations of over ten children from Gaza to the UK, accompanied by more than fifty of their companions. These evacuations were also supported by the Jordanian government, a British emergency medical team, and NHS clinical staff.
Upon arrival in Jordan, the evacuees underwent security checks and received necessary support before being transported to the UK. The exact details of their treatment and whereabouts in the UK are being kept confidential due to patient confidentiality.
The health care system in Gaza has been severely affected by the ongoing conflict, with hospitals no longer functioning according to Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. The United Nations considers the figures from Gaza's health ministry reliable, which indicate that the war has resulted in the deaths of 1,219 civilians, mostly residents of the Gaza Strip. Israel's retaliatory campaign has also resulted in the deaths of at least 64,964 civilians, according to figures from Gaza's health ministry.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced in July that his government would launch a scheme for an unspecified number of children hit by the war. More children and their immediate families are expected to arrive in the UK in the coming weeks.
This humanitarian effort was coordinated by international humanitarian aid organisations, including the UN Children's Fund UNICEF and various Christian groups. The UK government and allied countries played a significant role in these efforts.
The National Health Service (NHS) is responsible for treating the children and their families, with the government continuing to provide them with necessary medical care. The exact details of their treatment are not being disclosed to protect patient confidentiality.
This move by the UK government is a significant step in providing urgent medical aid to children affected by the conflict in Gaza, and it demonstrates the country's commitment to supporting those in need during times of crisis.
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