Medics in Abu Dhabi getting ready to volunteer in war-hit Gaza have been warned to expect to be dealing with severe injuries and trauma when they report for duty at the UAE's field hospital in the enclave.
The 150-bed hospital in the Gaza Strip, which treated its first patients this week, has several departments focused on caring for adults and children.
The facility is part of the Gallant Knight 3 humanitarian operation ordered by President Sheikh Mohamed under which medical teams from the Emirates will provide aid and treatment to Gaza's injured residents.
Organisers did not disclose when the volunteers will be travelling but it is expected to be soon.
Volunteers in Gaza have already treated several patients at the UAE field hospital in the Gaza Strip.
The first two cases treated this week were Palestinians who arrived at the hospital with severe fractures. Both were operated on by an Emirati team of specialist doctors.
The UAE on Sunday sent additional emergency relief aid comprising shelter materials and basic food items. The delivery was made by the Emirates Red Crescent and was distributed to the most affected areas in Gaza.
The UAE has offered humanitarian support on the ground and delivered crucial aid to help the Palestinian people since the war broke out.
On Saturday, 77 patients – accompanied by 43 family members – were evacuated from Gaza and transported to the UAE from El Arish Airport in Egypt.
They are the fourth group of Gazans to arrive in the UAE for treatment in the country's hospitals under a humanitarian initiative aimed at delivering support and solidarity to the Palestinian people during the Israel-Gaza war.
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