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Medical evacuation of Gazan children
01 September 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
At a Glance
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.
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