Palestinian embassy announces agreement for free heart surgeries for children in Egypt

The Palestinian Embassy in Cairo announced on Sunday that it had reached an agreement with the Swiss United Hope Foundation to provide free heart surgeries for eligible Palestinian children in Egypt.

The agreement was reached during a meeting between the embassy’s chargé d’affaires, Ambassador Naji al-Naji, and United Hope Foundation President Cyril Morsel, according to a statement from the embassy.

Under the agreement, Palestinian children requiring cardiac surgery will be assessed for treatment, with eligible patients receiving operations at no cost.

The embassy said the procedures would be carried out by a specialized medical team of surgeons and physicians in accordance with established medical standards.

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Dr. Wael Abu Aoun, who is responsible for medical affairs at the embassy, also attended the meeting.

Families seeking treatment under the initiative have been asked to contact the Medical Department at the Palestinian Embassy in Cairo and submit the relevant medical reports and documentation.

Medical teams will review the files to assess each child’s condition, determine whether surgery is required and schedule procedures for eligible patients, according to the embassy.

Al-Naji said the initiative was part of efforts by Palestinian institutions to expand access to healthcare services and said the embassy would continue working with international and regional organizations to secure additional assistance for Palestinians.

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