The United Arab Emirates Field Hospital in the Gaza Strip received a delegation from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on July 6, 2026. The delegation assessed the hospital's medical and treatment services for patients and the injured as part of the UAE's ongoing humanitarian support for Gaza's healthcare sector.
Delegation Members and Tour
The OCHA delegation included Suzana Tkalec, Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory; Taher Ibrahim, Head of OCHA's Office in the Gaza Strip; Emma Fitzpatrick, WHO Health Cluster Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory; and Heba Al Najjar, WHO Emergency Medical Team Coordinator based in Gaza.
During a comprehensive tour of the hospital's departments, the delegation reviewed the workflow and the specialized medical services provided to patients. They received a detailed briefing on the hospital's healthcare system and the efforts of UAE medical teams to deliver treatment according to the highest professional standards to address the growing healthcare needs in the region.
Strengthening Humanitarian Cooperation
The meeting explored ways to enhance cooperation and coordination between humanitarian and international organizations to sustain healthcare services and improve the humanitarian response in the Gaza Strip. The visit concluded with an exchange of commemorative gifts between the UAE medical mission and the visiting delegation, underscoring the importance of partnership in advancing humanitarian and healthcare efforts.
According to the UAE's WAM news agency, the field hospital is part of the UAE's broader commitment to supporting Gaza's healthcare infrastructure amid ongoing challenges. The delegation's visit highlights the critical role of international collaboration in addressing medical needs in conflict-affected areas.
