'I made the sign of victory for Siwar': Mother's relief as malnourished Gaza baby evacuated to Jordan
Summary
A six-month-old malnourished baby girl named Siwar Ashour was evacuated from Gaza to Jordan for medical treatment. The evacuation was part of a program to bring seriously ill children to Jordan due to Gaza’s overwhelmed medical system.Key Facts
- Siwar Ashour, a baby from Gaza, is suffering from malnutrition and weighs only 3kg, about half of her expected weight.
- Her mother, Najwa, can’t breastfeed because she is also malnourished.
- Siwar's family, including her blind father and grandmother, accompanied her to Jordan.
- Jordan and the U.S. made an agreement in February to bring 2000 sick children from Gaza to Jordan for medical care.
- The Israeli blockade and military actions have made it difficult for Gaza to provide necessary medical supplies and care.
- Siwar was among 16 children evacuated on Wednesday for treatment.
- Gaza’s health system is struggling due to war damage, creating a need for such evacuations.
- Families in Gaza often suffer from disruption due to the ongoing conflict, impacting their ability to access food and medical care.
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