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Medical evacuees from the Gaza Strip have continued to arrive at a UAE-funded floating field hospital anchored in El-Arish, Egypt, as part of a growing humanitarian health response to the conflict in the region.
The video, published by the Associated Press, shows ambulances transporting patients to the anchored vessel in the Egyptian coastal city—bringing individuals with serious injuries and medical needs to a facility equipped to provide critical care.
Floating Hospital: A Lifeline in a Humanitarian Crisis
The floating hospital, provided and funded by the United Arab Emirates, functions as a mobile medical hub capable of treating patients evacuated from Gaza. It forms part of a broader humanitarian effort to expand access to urgent medical care for people caught in conflict zones.
According to reports in regional media, the facility in Al-Arish has been steadily receiving patients from the Gaza Strip, including those with injuries and complex medical conditions. Over recent days, dozens of newly evacuated individuals have been admitted for treatment, with the hospital reaffirming its readiness to receive additional patients as needed.
An Ongoing Humanitarian Effort
This floating hospital initiative is part of a wider set of international humanitarian operations responding to the needs of civilians affected by hostilities and limited local medical infrastructure. The UAE’s investment in the vessel enables treatment capabilities that help alleviate pressure on land-based health systems, offering everything from urgent trauma care to ongoing medical support for those who have limited access to health services in the conflict zone.
In addition to providing immediate care, the facility’s steady intake of patients highlights the continuing demand for evacuation and treatment pathways for civilians with serious injuries. Regional cooperation—including contributions from international medical personnel—has been critical in supporting the hospital’s operations amid complex logistical and security challenges.
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