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UAE: Two more Palestinian cancer patients from Gaza die

The patients were in critical condition with advanced stages of disease.

A 38-year-old and 54-year-old Palestinians who arrived from the Gaza Strip for treatment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) passed away on Thursday, January 11.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) said the patients were in critical condition with advanced stages of cancer.

The patients, upon arrival in the country, was immediately admitted to a specialised health facility for treatment.

Despite the best efforts of medical professionals, their condition progressively deteriorated, leading to passing.

MoHAP expressed deep condolences to the bereaved families, praying for eternal peace and patience, and expressing profound sorrow.

Earlier, four of the Palestinians who arrived from the Gaza in UAE passed away battling an advanced stage of cancer disease.

Six of them are among dozens of others flown from the Gaza Strip to UAE hospitals for immediate medical attention as part of Sheikh Mohamed’s Operation Gallant Knight 3 to support Palestinian civilians in Gaza.

This post was last modified on January 12, 2024 1:55 pm

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Sakina Fatima

Sakina Fatima, a digital journalist with Siasat.com, has a master's degree in business administration and is a graduate in mass communication and journalism. Sakina covers topics from the Middle East, with a leaning towards human interest issues.

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