🚨Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Shifa Hospital, which MAP has supported over many years, are beginning to die from lack of oxygen. More will die soon unless the power supply is restored.
MAP’s CEO @melanie_ward responds:⬇️🧵(1/6)
MAP’s CEO @melanie_ward responds:⬇️🧵(1/6)
“Before it was shut down this week by Israel’s assault and denial of fuel to the hospital, the NICU’s quality services were a testament to years of investment, the dedication of its staff, and the solidarity and care from people in the UK and around the world.” (2/6)
“We are deeply concerned by uncritical media reporting regarding the Israeli military’s statement that it will help move premature babies trapped at the hospital to a “safer hospital”.” (3/6)
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“The only safe option to save these babies would be for Israel to cease its assault and besiegement of Al Shifa, to allow fuel to reach the hospital, and to ensure that the surviving parents of these babies can be reunited with them.” (4/6)
“The transfer of critically ill neonates is a complex and technical process which MAP has been working to develop in Gaza.
With ambulances unable to reach the hospital and no hospital with capacity to receive them, there is no indication of how this can be done safely.” (5/6)
With ambulances unable to reach the hospital and no hospital with capacity to receive them, there is no indication of how this can be done safely.” (5/6)
“It is imperative that the international community demands a #CeasefireNOW, allowing the hospital to operate safely.
We say again international law must be upheld. The life of every patient, health worker and displaced person in Shifa is precious and must be protected.” (6/6)
We say again international law must be upheld. The life of every patient, health worker and displaced person in Shifa is precious and must be protected.” (6/6)
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