Patients in northern Gaza Strip are facing a dire situation as the Israeli forces began targeting hospitals in the region.
Medical staff and patients left Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza after Israeli missiles struck its emergency department.
Hassan Helweh, head of the Kidney Department of the hospital, said the specter of bombing grips the patients in the hospital.
"As the siege continues in northern Gaza, it is very difficult for kidney patients to come to hospital due to the bombing by Israeli aircraft and the bombing of the vicinity of Kamal Adwan Hospital with artillery shells. Therefore, terror grips the patients and they are unable to reach the hospital to receive their treatment. We appeal to all international institutions to intervene because this department is the only point to treat kidney patients in northern Gaza," he said.
Soha Al-Batran, a kidney patient at the hospital, said the worsening situation is making her more tired.
"I'm a kidney patient. I came to the hospital to undergo dialysis. For more than 15 days, I was not able to reach the hospital due to the difficulty of the road here. As I live in the Al-Daraj neighborhood in Gaza City and there is danger along my way to the hospital, this makes me more tired," she said.
Patients in northern Gaza hospital face dire situation under Israeli attacks
Patients in northern Gaza hospital face dire situation under Israeli attacks
Patients in northern Gaza hospital face dire situation under Israeli attacks
On his second official visit to China, Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu Charlot Salwai expressed admiration for China's remarkable ability to balance preserving its cultural heritage with embracing innovative transformation.
Salwai paid an official visit to China from July 7 to 12. During his trip, he toured the southern province of Guangdong and explored the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai. His visit included tours of high-tech companies, a ride on a high-speed train, and a performance of traditional Cantonese opera.
In an interview with China Central Television Network (CCTV) aired on Friday, Salwai recounted his journey starting with a warm welcome that included enjoying Beijing Roast Duck, also known as Peking Duck -- a culinary delight introduced to him by the Chinese ambassador in Vanuatu.
"Many had to say. Peking Duck. Because we had it here on our arrival, so it was very tasty. And I understand that the Chinese ambassador in Vanuatu brought us to one of the traditional restaurants, small but beautiful," he said. The prime minister sees China's preservation of its culture as a vital lesson in understanding one's roots and the journey to the present day, acknowledging China's efforts to integrate cultural preservation with modernization.
"It's going to be my second official visit to China. I'm always impressed to see big changes and especially innovations made by China and especially the cities. Because a big impression is to see how China continues to maintain and keep its culture. Because I think it's the basis of everything -- to know where you come from and to understand where we are today. I feel that China is doing a lot to maintain its culture, but at the same time, doing, innovating to transform its culture,” Salwai said.
He also emphasized the importance of learning from China's sustainable development strategies.
"Today, it comes from a long way, some hardship, the government, and also the people of China. So, I'm impressed to see what is done, especially how China associates infrastructure development with nature. That's meant to keep, continue to keep the environment. It takes effort with the climate change by maintaining the ecosystem. I think it's something that, for a small country like Vanuatu, is important to learn. So, we are here. I'm here with my delegation to learn," Salwai said.
Vanuatu's PM commends China's cultural preservation, innovation amid fast growth
