Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Qatar Offers $1Mn To Palestine Hospital In Harmalah


(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) signed $1mn grant agreement with the ITF Enhancing Human Security (ITF) to support the Palestine Hospital in Harmalah - Bethlehem, with the aim of strengthening the healthcare system in the sisterly State of Palestine.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by His Excellency Chairperson of QFFD Sheikh Thani bin Hamad al-Thani, and signed by Director General of QFFD Fahad bin Hamad al-Sulaiti, and Director of ITF Ambassador Tomaz Lovrencic.
This contribution will enable ITF to strengthen the hospital's capacity to respond to emergency medical needs by covering the procurement of raw materials and improving access to essential healthcare and rehabilitation services for populations affected by conflict, including those from Gaza. On this occasion, Fahad bin Hamad al-Sulaiti, stated: "Access to quality medical care is a fundamental right and a cornerstone of sustainable development.
Through this partnership with ITF, we aim to strengthen hospitals as pillars of resilience, capable of responding to crises, safeguarding lives, and restoring the well-being of communities affected by conflict.
This agreement embodies Qatar's steadfast solidarity with the brotherly Palestinian people and reaffirms our shared commitment to addressing their urgent needs amid humanitarian circumstances.” Ambassador Tomaz Lovrencic, Director of ITF, stated: "The needs of Palestinian victims of explosive remnants of war require an urgent action. Vulnerable groups, especially women and children, need appropriate medical attention, including prosthetic care and psychosocial support." The partnership between QFFD and ITF underscores a joint commitment to advancing equitable healthcare, enhancing resilience, and promoting human security in conflict zones.
It also comes as part of Qatar's steadfast support for the brotherly Palestinian people, aimed at securing essential services and building a foundation for a peaceful, prosperous, and stable future agreement ITF Palestine Hospital

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