Injured children to be evacuated from Gaza for medical treatment
Update Explained
Switzerland has initiated a humanitarian operation to evacuate injured children from the Gaza Strip to receive medical treatment in Swiss hospitals. The initial group comprises seven injured children and 27 accompanying persons who have been transported to Switzerland in cooperation with international organizations like the World Health Organization and Médecins Sans Frontières. The children will receive treatment in various cantons, including Geneva, Vaud, Ticino, Basel-Stadt, Lucerne, and St Gallen. They shall undergo an asylum process upon their arrival. Security checks were conducted before their arrival, and the children will be allocated to cantons based on medical needs. This operation is the first step, with a second planned to bring an additional 13 injured children to Switzerland.
What changed
Switzerland is now evacuating injured children from Gaza for medical treatment in its hospitals, and these children will undergo the asylum process.
Why it matters
Injured children from Gaza will receive medical treatment in Swiss hospitals and will potentially seek asylum in Switzerland. Preparations are also underway to evacuate more children in need.
Who is affected
- Injured children from the Gaza Strip
- Persons accompanying the injured children
Key dates
Evacuation Date
The initial group of children is set to arrive in Switzerland today, with further evacuations planned.
Key details
- Switzerland will initially admit 7 injured children for treatment.
- The operation involves cooperation between Swiss federal agencies, WHO, and MSF.
- Preparations are being made for further evacuations to admit a total of 20 children.
Important notes
The exception is that children treated in St Gallen will be housed in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Further evacuations depend on ongoing preparations and medical needs.