"Mariam Sabbah arrived at Heathrow airport with her mother, Fatma Salman, and two brothers. They were met by a small crowd bearing gifts, balloons and bouquets."
"Mariam, whose arm was amputated after a missile tore through the family's home in Deir al-Balah, is one of more than 11,000 patients who have been evacuated from Gaza."
"While the UK government announced a medical evacuation scheme last year, Mariam arrived in the UK for privately funded specialised treatment with assistance from the US-based NGO FAJR Global and Project Pure Hope."
Mariam Sabbah, a 10-year-old Palestinian girl who lost her arm due to a missile strike in Gaza, arrived in the UK for specialized treatment. She traveled with her mother and brothers after being stuck in Egypt due to visa restrictions. The family was welcomed at Heathrow by supporters. Mariam is among over 11,000 patients evacuated from Gaza, where urgent medical care is lacking. Her treatment was facilitated by NGOs, highlighting the ongoing need for medical evacuations from the region.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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