UAE field hospital provides urgent medical treatment to 174 quake victims in Turkey

The UAE field hospital in İslahiye, Gaziantep, Turkey, has provided urgent medical treatment and psychological support to 174 victims of the recent earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria.

The hospital, located on a 40,000 square meter area, has 50 beds and four ICU beds, and has already performed three major surgeries while continuing its humanitarian efforts to alleviate the suffering of earthquake victims.

Established under the directives of the UAE's leadership and as part of the ‘Gallant Knight/2’ operation carried out by the Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence, the hospital underscores the UAE's commitment to fulfilling its humanitarian obligations and supporting victims of conflicts and disasters around the world.

The hospital was set up in record time by a team of qualified medical professionals covering all specialties. The team includes 15 medical professionals, 60 nurses and technicians, as well as psychological support experts who offer services to earthquake victims suffering from anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

The hospital includes reception, screening, emergency, surgery, ICU, dentistry, x-ray, laboratory, pharmacy, and outpatient clinic sections, providing comprehensive care to those in need.

WAM