These efforts reflect Egypt's unwavering commitment to the evacuation, transfer, and medical care of children in need.
In a joint press conference with the visiting Turkish Health Minister at Nasser Institute Hospital, Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Egypt's Minister of Health and Population, underscored Egypt's distinctive role as the sole nation actively striving to rescue children with tumors in the Gaza Strip, ensuring their reception and treatment within Egyptian hospitals. These efforts reflect Egypt's unwavering commitment to the evacuation, transfer, and medical care of children in need.
Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar revealed that the Egyptian Ambulance Authority has initiated the preparation of 35 fully equipped ambulances with neonatal incubators, ready to rescue newborns upon their arrival at the Rafah border crossing at any time. This announcement comes as part of Egypt's comprehensive response to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza.
According to international organizations' reports, the death toll has surpassed 11,000 martyrs, with a child losing their life every 10 minutes in Gaza. The region also bears the burden of 28,000 injuries, over 2,000 cancer patients without access to treatment, and 350,000 individuals suffering from chronic diseases.
