Dr. Samah Hamad visits injured Gaza children at Al-Mowasat Hospital in Amman.
Amman / The Minister of Social Development, Dr. Samah Hamad, accompanied by the Hashemite Charity Organization, met with a number of injured and sick children receiving medical treatment at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Al-Mowasat Hospital in the Jordanian capital, Amman. Among them were Palestinian children as well as children of other nationalities, including Iraqis and Yemenis. During the visit, the minister distributed gifts to all the sick children of various nationalities, bringing joy to their hearts despite the difficult circumstances they face. This took place on the sidelines of her participation in the International Conference in Amman on "The Role of the International Community and Civil Society Organizations in Promoting and Respecting Palestinian Children's Rights," organized in cooperation with the Ministries of Social Development of Palestine and Jordan, and with the participation of international parties, organizations, and Arab and international human rights associations, under the auspices of the Arab League General Secretariat, and on the occasion of World Children’s Day.
Dr. Samah Hamad emphasized that "every Palestinian life has great value," pointing to the ongoing cooperation with local and international organizations, such as the Jordanian Hashemite Charity Organization, to provide assistance. She expressed her appreciation for the role of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and Médecins Sans Frontières in providing medical and psychological support to injured children, especially those suffering from the effects of the ongoing aggression.
The minister also addressed the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, pointing to the suffering of the population due to the siege and continuous bombardment. She stressed that "no words in the world can describe the reality of what is happening in Gaza." She highlighted the challenges the ministry faces in providing basic necessities, such as food and shelter, noting the ministry's efforts to secure tents and other aid, despite the occupation's refusal to allow many of them to enter.
Additionally, the minister spoke about the significant challenges in movement in the West Bank due to checkpoints and daily settler violations, which have greatly impacted the lives and livelihoods of the population. She reaffirmed the great sacrifices made by the ministry’s staff in the field, despite the risks, emphasizing the ministry's commitment to strengthening the resilience of the Palestinian people.
The minister was accompanied during the visit by leaders from Médecins Sans Frontières, including Mr. Maan Shaif, MSF's representative in Jordan, Dr. Hani Aslim, medical network coordinator, Ms. Diala Odeh, assistant head of mission, and Ms. Dada Al-Munizil, director of the psychological department at the hospital. The minister distributed gifts to the injured children in the hospital, bringing joy to their hearts despite the harsh circumstances they are enduring.
This visit is part of the ongoing efforts to support the injured and affected people from Gaza, in collaboration with local and international partners, to enhance the services provided to them and alleviate their suffering.
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