The UK government plans to evacuate over 100 critically ill and injured children from Gaza for NHS care. Campaigners express urgency, noting that children have died waiting for medical care in the UK. Charitable organizations, such as Project Pure Hope, have already brought some children to the UK and will provide a model for the new taxpayer-funded scheme. The situation in Gaza is dire, with over 50,000 Palestinians killed since October 7, and around 12,500 patients requiring urgent medical evacuation, prompting calls for international assistance.
More than 100 critically ill and injured children in Gaza aim to come to the UK for NHS care due to severe medical needs that require urgent attention.
Campaigners urged the government to expedite the evacuation process, as children have died waiting for medical care in the UK.
Omar Din, co-founder of Project Pure Hope, emphasized the need for the government to act quickly to avoid further loss of life among children.
Over 50,000 Palestinians have died since October 7, driven by starvation and famine from Israel's blockade, with the WHO estimating 12,500 patients needing evacuation.
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