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Medical Treatments: Gaza

Asked by Sarah HallLabour (Co-op)Department of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 19 March 2026UIN 120427

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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many children from Gaza have been admitted to NHS hospitals under the UK medical evacuation scheme since its launch.

Answered by Dr Zubir Ahmed

The Prime Minister announced at the end of July 2025 that the United Kingdom will medically evacuate Gazan children for treatment in the UK. The UK has successfully evacuated 50 child patients who are being treated in National Health Service hospitals as part of the Gaza medevac process.

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