The first batch of 27 Palestinian medical students out of a total of 192 has arrived in Lahore from Cairo to continue their studies in the Muslim country.
Back in July, Pakistan said that it will provide scholarships to over 100 Palestinian students enabling them to continue their medical studies in Pakistan.
The Palestinian students will continue their medical and dental studies in Pakistani institutions through fully funded programs. The initiative is a collaborative effort by the Global Relief Trust, Doctors of Rahman, and leading Pakistani charity organisation, the Al-Khidmat Foundation.
Palestinian hospitals
Several international media outlets have reported significant destruction of hospitals and universities in Gaza since October last year.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and other sources have documented severe damage to the area’s health care facilities, including the largest hospital Al-Shifa, which has been rendered non-functional due to extensive damage in the ongoing conflict.
There have also been widespread reports of substantial damage to educational institutions along with reports of deliberate targeting of Palestinian academics.
Last week, at least 22 people died following an Israeli strike in Jabalia.
In another news, Nicaragua has announced to cut diplomatic relations with Israel, labelling Netanyahu’s government as “fascist” and “genocidal”.
