House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Medical evacuation of Gazan children
01 September 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Wes Streeting Lab Ilford North
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The Prime Minister has ordered a cross-government taskforce to evacuate critically ill and injured children from Gaza for specialist treatment in NHS hospitals.
- The World Health Organization will provide a list of priority cases for NHS clinical leaders to match with appropriate medical facilities.
- Robust security checks and support services will be provided for the children and their immediate family members upon their arrival in the UK.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the medical evacuation of critically ill and injured children from Gaza for specialist treatment in NHS hospitals across the UK.
Action requested
A cross-government taskforce, under the Prime Minister's orders, is working to evacuate these children and their immediate family members to receive care. The WHO will provide a list of priority cases for NHS clinical leaders to review and match with appropriate medical facilities. Robust security checks and support services will be provided upon arrival.
Key facts
- Cross-government taskforce established by the Prime Minister on orders.
- Evacuation process involves children and their immediate family members arriving in the UK over autumn.
- Partnering with WHO for ground assessment and patient selection.
- NHS clinical leaders review WHO-provided list of priority cases.
- Patients will receive first-class care for two years, then can apply to stay under existing immigration routes.
- Robust security checks including biometrics before entry.