International medical delegation arrives in Gaza

A delegation of international medical specialists has arrived in the Gaza Strip after crossing via the Rafah border post, which links Gaza with Egypt.

The delegation is associated with Partners for Peace and Development for Palestinians and is made up of thirteen medical specialists from several nationalities. The delegation is expected to stay in Gaza for several days.
Sources at the Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza said that the medical team will carry out a number of surgical operations, visit a number of health facilities and conduct some professional development workshops for their Palestinian colleagues while they are in the beleaguered territory.