The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) is extending an invitation to licensed medical professionals to volunteer at the UAE’s field hospital in the Gaza Strip, as part of the ‘Gallant Knight 3’ campaign. This initiative has been launched by the Emirates to offer support to the Palestinian community in Gaza. The volunteering opportunities are open to doctors registered with the Ministry of Health and Prevention, the Department of Health Abu Dhabi, and volunteers affiliated with humanitarian entities in the UAE.
Medical professionals interested in volunteering can submit their details through a link shared by the DHA. The information required includes full name, gender, nationality, age, license details, UAE mobile number, and email address.
The establishment of the field hospital is a crucial component of the ‘Gallant Knight 3’ campaign, initiated by UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The campaign aims to address the challenging healthcare situation in Gaza, providing vital medical support.
In response to the dire conditions in Gaza, the UAE has dispatched sixteen planes carrying supplies and equipment to support the construction of the 150-bed field hospital. The hospital is expected to include anaesthetics, surgery, gynaecology, and intensive care units catering to both children and adults.
Health facilities in Gaza are under immense strain, and there is a shortage of medical supplies due to ongoing attacks on hospitals and healthcare infrastructure. According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), a month of continuous bombardment in Gaza has resulted in the death of over 10,800 Palestinians, with a significant proportion being women and minors. More than 2,300 others are believed to have been buried by strikes that have, in some cases, demolished entire city blocks.
