A multi-agency initiative has brought eight Palestinian youngsters to Ireland for treatment, reports Breaking News.
Following a World Health Organisation (WHO) request to address the acute health needs of Palestinians in Gaza, Ireland has agreed to take in 30 children.
The first set of Palestinian youngsters, along with eight caretakers and eleven siblings, landed in Dublin on Thursday night, according to Health Minister Stephen Donnelly.
Three medical professionals from Ireland’s health service, together with a translator, accompanied the group aboard the Slovakian government-provided aircraft used for the medical evacuation, reports Breaking News.
They were welcomed to Ireland by a number of lawmakers, including Slovakian ambassador Andrej Droba and Palestinian ambassador Dr. Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid.
Before spending the weekend at their accommodations, the party will head to the hospital on Friday for a comprehensive medical evaluation.
In September, the idea was approved by the government, reports Breaking News.
Ireland will opt-in on a case-by-case basis for any kid in need of treatment based on its capabilities, according to the Department of Health.
Since the Israel-Hamas conflict began, the WHO has organised the evacuation of 2,300 patients via Egypt, placing strain on the nation’s healthcare infrastructure, reports Breaking News.
The group that was in Egypt includes the patients who are heading to Ireland.
It is reported that up to 30 paediatric patients from Gaza are now being received by Ireland, reports Breaking News.
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