September 17, 2024
1 min read

UN lauds UAE’s medical evacuation of Gazans

The international official made the statements during her briefing to the Security Council on September 16….reports Asian Lite News

The UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza, Sigrid Kaag, said that “the recent medical evacuation of 252 patients and family members from Gaza to the United Arab Emirates – the largest so far – is a good development.”

The international official made the statements during her briefing to the Security Council on September 16.

“The recent medical evacuation of 252 patients and family members, in this case, to the United Arab Emirates – the largest so far – is a good development, however, much more is needed. Over 14,000 patients require specialised treatment outside of the Gaza Strip. And I would like to use this opportunity to call on all Member States to extend their solidarity by hosting these patients and their families,” she said.

“In Gaza, more than 41,000 Palestinians have been killed, and over 93,000 have been injured. Recent data from the World Health Organisation estimate that more than 22,000 people have sustained life-altering injuries. Severe limb injuries between 13 to 17,000, often resulting in amputation. These are a sad reflection of the tragedy of this war. Many of those injured have more than one injury. The health infrastructure, already crippled, has been further decimated.”

She highlighted the vaccination campaign led by WHO, UNRWA and UNICEF in the Gaza strip, saying: “Following intensive coordination, the first round of a two-round vaccination campaign led by WHO, UNRWA and UNICEF has successfully been completed. The second phase of the vaccination campaign should commence in approximately four weeks.”

Sigrid Kaag stressed that the international community has the responsibility to “provide protection and aid remaining steadfast in our duty to advocate for a lasting peace—a secure Israel and a fully independent, viable, and sovereign Palestinian state.”

ALSO READ: UAE, China to expand strategic ties

Previous Story

UAE condemns assassination bid on Trump

Next Story

 Sharjah Investment Forum kicks off

Latest from -Top News

Pakistan’s Shadow War in Balochistan

At least 50 killed by Pakistan-backed death squads in Balochistan in April, says HRCB — toll expected to rise in May….reports Asian Lite News The Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB) reported

Russia, Ukraine Resume Talks

The upcoming talks follow a significant hiatus in diplomatic engagement between the two nations, which have been locked in a brutal conflict since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 Russia and

UN Pays Tribute to Indian Soldiers

Thursday was observed as the 77th UN Peacekeepers Day, honouring the work of 61,353 peacekeepers, of whom 5,375 hailed from India….reports Asian Lite News Brigadier Amitabh Jha and Havildar Sanjay Singh, who

Modi’s New Warfare Playbook

Modi has upended the old playbook and India and Pakistan are entering dangerous new territory where nuclear deterrence is no longer a guarantee against conventional conflict…writes Collins Chong Yew Keat The India-Pakistan
Go toTop

Don't Miss

SAC concludes with opening of Teaching Aids Exhibition

The Sharjah Autism Centre (SAC) of Sharjah City for Humanitarian

 ‘UAE to run Kabul airport in deal with Taliban’

The Taliban and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set