Published December 12,2023
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Türkiye on Tuesday efficiently transferred 68 extra sufferers from the besieged Gaza Strip to Turkish soil, officers introduced.
Health Minister Fahrettin Koca on Tuesday welcomed the sufferers and their companions, transported from Egypt’s El Arish International Airport, close to Gaza, to Etimesgut Military Airport within the capital Ankara.
He advised reporters that the group consists of 37 infants and youngsters and 31 adults, together with 4 with most cancers.
“We had 114 patients transferred so far, and with the new group of 68, now we’ve brought 182 patients. A total of 359 people were brought along with their companions,” he mentioned.
“To date we’ve lost two patients. Currently, six of our patients are in intensive care. The condition of two of our patients in intensive care is serious and they are intubated.”
Preparations for subject hospitals in Gaza have begun, and an appropriate location close to the Rafah Border Crossing has been recognized, he added.
The subsequent switch is predicted early subsequent week, he mentioned, stressing the rising want for cross-border healthcare collaboration amid challenges in Gaza.
He additionally gave reassurances that the tripartite coordination staff, together with Türkiye, Israel, and Eygpt is diligently engaged on the switch preparations.
Israel has bombarded the Gaza Strip from the air and land, imposed a siege, and mounted a floor offensive following an Oct. 7 cross-border assault by Palestinian group Hamas.
At least 18,412 Palestinians have been killed and 50,100 others injured within the Israeli onslaught since then, in response to Gaza’s well being authorities.
The Israeli demise toll within the Hamas assault stands at 1,200, in response to official figures.
Source: www.anews.com.tr