JAKARTA - The Palestinian Red Crescent Society carried out a medical evacuation operation for patients from the Gaza Strip on Tuesday through the Rafah border crossing, as part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts to facilitate treatment abroad for those in need of specialized medical care.
The Palestinian Red Crescent said the evacuation included 73 people, consisting of 33 patients and 40 companions, quoted from WAFA (3/6).
The group was gathered at the association's Medical Rehabilitation Hospital before being transported to the Rafah crossing.
The Red Crescent explained that its team handles the organization, transportation and medical support of refugees in coordination with the World Health Organization (WHO) and related health authorities to ensure their safe and orderly travel.
Furthermore, the Red Crescent said the medical evacuation operation of ubu was part of an ongoing humanitarian mission to support patients and facilitate their access to the necessary care through logistical and medical assistance during the transportation process.
This operation was carried out amid the heavy challenges faced by the Gaza health sector and the ongoing need to transfer patients, especially those in critical condition, for treatment in hospitals and specialized medical centers outside the Gaza Strip.
It is known that health and humanitarian organizations continue to work to secure the evacuation of patients in need of specialized care as the Gaza health system faces increased pressure due to ongoing Israeli attacks, extensive damage to medical infrastructure, and the increasing number of injured and sick patients in need of advanced medical care.
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