Egypt's PM heads to Japan for TICAD 9 Africa development summit    National Council for Childhood reviews plan to combat child labour    Egypt's Supreme Organ Transplant Committee strengthens oversight, standards    Indian tourist arrivals to Egypt jump 18.8% in H1-2025: ministry data    African agribusiness market expected to reach $1tr by 2030    Price cuts underway across Egypt, says trade federation report    Zelenskyy seeks US security guarantees as Trump says he can 'end war now'    Israelis protest for hostage deal amid growing pressure on Netanyahu    Serbia's Vucic vows 'tough measures' against protesters after unrest    Egyptian pound down vs. US dollar at Monday's close – CBE    Egypt's FM, Palestinian PM visit Rafah crossing to review Gaza aid    Egypt delivers over 30 million health services through public hospitals in H1 2025    Egypt recovers collection of ancient artefacts from Netherlands    Egypt harvests 315,000 cubic metres of rainwater in Sinai as part of flash flood protection measures    Egypt, Namibia explore closer pharmaceutical cooperation    Fitch Ratings: ASEAN Islamic finance set to surpass $1t by 2026-end    Renowned Egyptian novelist Sonallah Ibrahim dies at 88    Egyptian, Ugandan Presidents open business forum to boost trade    Al-Sisi says any party thinking Egypt will neglect water rights is 'completely mistaken'    Egypt's Sisi warns against unilateral Nile measures, reaffirms Egypt's water security stance    Egypt's Sisi, Uganda's Museveni discuss boosting ties    Egypt, Huawei explore healthcare digital transformation cooperation    Egypt's Sisi, Sudan's Idris discuss strategic ties, stability    Egypt's govt. issues licensing controls for used cooking oil activities    Egypt to inaugurate Grand Egyptian Museum on 1 November    Egypt's Sisi: Egypt is gateway for aid to Gaza, not displacement    Greco-Roman rock-cut tombs unearthed in Egypt's Aswan    Egypt reveals heritage e-training portal    Sisi launches new support initiative for families of war, terrorism victims    Egypt expands e-ticketing to 110 heritage sites, adds self-service kiosks at Saqqara    Palm Hills Squash Open debuts with 48 international stars, $250,000 prize pool    On Sport to broadcast Pan Arab Golf Championship for Juniors and Ladies in Egypt    Golf Festival in Cairo to mark Arab Golf Federation's 50th anniversary    Germany among EU's priciest labour markets – official data    Paris Olympic gold '24 medals hit record value    A minute of silence for Egyptian sports    Russia says it's in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban    It's a bit frustrating to draw at home: Real Madrid keeper after Villarreal game    Shoukry reviews with Guterres Egypt's efforts to achieve SDGs, promote human rights    Sudan says countries must cooperate on vaccines    Johnson & Johnson: Second shot boosts antibodies and protection against COVID-19    Egypt to tax bloggers, YouTubers    Egypt's FM asserts importance of stability in Libya, holding elections as scheduled    We mustn't lose touch: Muller after Bayern win in Bundesliga    Egypt records 36 new deaths from Covid-19, highest since mid June    Egypt sells $3 bln US-dollar dominated eurobonds    Gamal Hanafy's ceramic exhibition at Gezira Arts Centre is a must go    Italian Institute Director Davide Scalmani presents activities of the Cairo Institute for ITALIANA.IT platform    







Thank you for reporting!
This image will be automatically disabled when it gets reported by several people.



Turkish-Egyptian solidarity brings Palestinian baby back to life
Published in The Egyptian Gazette on 21 - 08 - 2010

CAIRO-Seven-day-old Palestinian baby boy Serag Ala Abujaraad, suffering from
heart disorder known as Blue Baby Syndrome, had been transferred to
Istanbul on June 12 in co-ordination with Palestinian, Egyptian and Turkish
Red Crescent societies and NGOs for treatment in Turkey.
After repeated surgical interventions at Medical Park Hospital under the patronage of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, several ministers and NGOs, baby Serag survived the critical period and regained his health.
The Palestinian boy accompanied by his parents was flown back to Egypt on August 19 for onwards transfer to Gaza under the custody of Turkish Embassy in Cairo. The family spent the night in Cairo and was escorted to Rafah Crossing On.
Egyptian Foreign Ministry and other authorities concerned were prompt in facilitating the reception of the Palestinian family at Cairo Airport and their transfer to Gaza through the border Rafah Crossing, which is open for humanitarian use under a special decree issued by President Hosni Mubarak.
In a brief interview with the press while receiving the Palestinian baby, Turkish Ambassador in Cairo Huseyin Avni Botsali said: “Every Palestinian baby, and actually all the children of the world deserve a prosperous future where they can receive adequate health and education in the safety and tender embrace of their parents and communities.”
The Turkish diplomat further underlined that: “Baby Serag not only symbolised the plight of the children of Gaza; but his salvation could also set a positive precedent cultivating seeds of hope in the hearts and minds of Palestinians and all peace-loving nations of the world which is much needed at this critical juncture of the Middle East peace process.”


Clic here to read the story from its source.