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ABC News
a day ago
- Health
- ABC News
Palestinian children sent back to war-ravaged Gaza after medical treatment in Jordan
Family reunions are normally times of happiness and joy. For Palestinian mother Enas Abu Daqqa, any relief in seeing her children after more than two months away has been tempered with deep anxiety. Earlier this year she was evacuated from Gaza to Jordan along with her baby daughter Niveen, who desperately needed open-heart surgery. "The treatment was excellent, she underwent surgery and the preparation was thorough," Enas told the ABC. "The doctors in Jordan, at a specialised hospital, were highly dedicated." Enas and Niveen left Gaza in March, while a ceasefire was in force. They have returned to an intense bombardment, with the family now living in a tent in "suffocating heat". "We were deeply afraid of returning, coming back to war and fear," Enas said. "We would have preferred not to come back at this time — a ceasefire would have made things easier." Enas also said her daughter, who was born with a hole in her heart, had been sent back to Gaza before her treatment was completed — a claim Jordanian authorities have denied. "I was not able to obtain her medical records, which are essential for continuing her care," she said. "Of course I missed my children, my family, my parents and the ones I love in Gaza — yet … I fear for my daughter. "I am afraid that her health deteriorates — she is not gaining weight, I fear she'll experience heart failure." Niveen was among the first of a planned 2,000 Gazan children to be evacuated from the enclave and taken to Jordan for medical treatment. Now those children have started being sent back to the war-ravaged strip, despite protests from their families. Some parents, such as Enas, also claim their children have been sent back to Gaza before their medical treatment was finished. The ABC first met Enas and Niveen when they were brought into Jordan in early March. It had taken the ambulances a full day's travel cross-country from the European Hospital in southern Gaza before arriving at the King Hussein border crossing in the West Bank. But relief was etched across the young mother's face, despite the arduous journey. Her daughter, then just five months old, was finally getting help. The return trip in mid-May was very different. "The situation was terrifying as we made our way back," she said. "We had to stop constantly along the road, I had no diapers, no milk for her, and not even water to keep her hydrated." Along the way, Enas received distressing news. Her husband and their other children were injured in an attack while waiting for their return to the European Hospital. Then they arrived at the Gaza border and were searched by Israelis, who confiscated personal belongings before letting them cross. The Jordanian government said it was "unfortunately true" that Gazans had been searched. Enas and Niveen were not the only ones sent back into a war zone. Mohammed Qatoush and his nine-year-old son, Abdul, were in the same convoy that returned to Gaza from Jordan in mid-May. Abdul lost a leg in an Israeli air strike and needed a prosthesis fitted by doctors in Jordan. But Mohammed said Abdul's new prosthetic leg was too big for him. "When we fit a prosthetic leg, it's meant to avoid causing any damage to his remaining limb," Mohammed said. "However, this prosthetic is 2 centimetres longer than it should be. "We informed the doctors about the issue, but they gave the excuse that he would grow taller." Mohammed said the doctors insisted the larger prosthetic would last four to five years without needing to be replaced. "This means he's essentially stuck with it for four years, which could lead to additional problems with his hips," he said. "They address one issue, only to create another that will need treatment." Worried about his son's wellbeing, Mohammed sought other medical opinions in Jordan. "I met with Belgian doctors who examined the prosthetic — they informed me that using this particular prosthetic could cause long-term damage to his joint," he said. "We were deceived — instead of allowing us to complete our treatment, they brought us back to Gaza where the European Hospital was bombed. "I am truly grateful to the people of Jordan for their kindness, but the government did not provide any support for our expenses." Mohammed and Abdul's journey back from Jordan was also scarring. Israeli security contractors searched them when they were re-entering Gaza, Mohammed said. "We were freaking out," he said. "My son was under the seat in the bus. "They stopped the Jordanian bus that was taking us — 10 Jeeps surrounded us, they were pointing their guns at us, the children were terrorised." Israel's defense ministry confirmed searches were carried out. "During the security check of Gaza residents returning from medical treatment in Jordan, some individuals were found carrying undeclared cash amounts exceeding normal limits," it said in a statement. "The funds, suspected of being intended for terrorist use within Gaza, are being held while the circumstances are investigated." Jordanian officials said it was made clear to Palestinians being evacuated that they would have to return after completing their medical treatment "to allow Jordan to bring more patients". Seventeen children and their escorts were returned in mid-May, and another 10 Palestinian children needing cancer treatment have been evacuated from Gaza since. "Jordan's policy is to support Palestinians' steadfastness on their homeland, and not to contribute in any way to their displacement," Minister of Government Communication and Government spokesperson Mohammad Momani said in a statement. "These patients were brought to Jordan and returned to Gaza under the same circumstances." Mr Momani said it was "completely false" to suggest the children were returned to Gaza without finishing their medical treatment, and were not appropriately supported in Jordan. "They all received the best medical care at Jordan's top hospitals, and their families were provided with the best possible accommodations," he said. "Some of these patients underwent delicate surgeries, and they are all in good health now."
The Guardian
2 days ago
- General
- The Guardian
Indonesian soldiers, tiger toenails and wildfires: photos of the day
Vets and wildlife park staff carry out a delicate operation to remove an ingrown toenail from Tschuna, a 17-stone Amur Tiger, at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster Photograph: Danny Lawson/PA Palestinians receive medical care at the al-Awda hospital in the Nuseirat refugee camp following an Israeli strike Photograph: Eyad Baba/AFP/Getty Images A destroyed airplane lies on the tarmac at Sana'a international airport in the aftermath of an Israeli military strike. It was the last remaining plane at rebel-held Yemen's international airport Photograph: Mohammed Huwais/AFP/Getty Images UK foreign secretary David Lammy with Norway's foreign minister, Espen Barth Eide, at SvalSat, a satellite ground station that monitors the climate Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA Preparations for the upcoming Hajj season include installing cooling systems, rest areas and mobile phone charging stations, all aimed at enhancing pilgrims' comfort and safety Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images A sculpture at the Bitcoin 2025 conference, an event for cryptocurrency and blockchain enthusiasts held in Las Vegas Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images A Ukrainian soldier from the 2nd rifle battalion of the 24th mechanised brigade firing a 120mm mortar amid the ongoing Russian invasion Photograph: Ukrainian 24th mechanised brigade/EPA Indonesian soldiers take part in a welcome ceremony for France's president, Emmanuel Macron, at the military academy in Magelang, central Java Photograph: Jeanne Accorsini/AFP/Getty Images Smoke rises from a wildfire northwest of Fort McMurray Photograph: Alberta Wildfire/Reuters A market where sheep are sold ahead of Eid al-Adha, the Muslim feast of sacrifice Photograph: Issouf Sanogo/AFP/Getty Images A campground near the Everglades Photograph: Rebecca Blackwell/AP A boy plays with a football on the banks of the river Ganges at Scindia Ghat on a hot summer's day Photograph: AFP/Getty Images Feral honey bees interact at the edge of their hive behind a fruit processing barn near Elkton in rural southwestern Oregon Photograph: Robin Loznak/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock Firefighters and military officers work at the scene of crashed navy plane, an incident in which four crew were killed Photograph: AP Cole Palmer of Chelsea lifts the Conference League trophy after his team's victory over Real Betis Photograph:People protest outside the Varick ICE facility in New York amid an immigration crackdown Photograph: Olga Fedorova/EPA
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Bupa Hong Kong Launches Cross-border Cashless Premier Healthcare
Partnering with four top-tier medical groups to expand healthcare choices and access in the Greater Bay Area, ensuring effortless direct billing for members HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 29 May 2025 - Bupa Hong Kong is pleased to announce partnerships with four premier healthcare providers, in response to the increasing demand from Hong Kong residents for comprehensive and accessible medical care in mainland China. The partnership allows the leading health insurance specialist to extend services across 10 cities and 69 locations throughout the Greater Bay Area. A Commitment to Seamless Healthcare Access By partnering with these distinguished healthcare providers, Bupa Hong Kong ensures its customers to receive a high standard of medical care. Dedicated to consistently providing quality services, Bupa Hong Kong and its four partners have selected several Tier III Class A hospitals from their extensive network. This tiered system, managed by the Chinese health administration, guarantees quality standards. This selection includes the top hospitals in Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Foshan. Premier Partners with Extensive Network By integrating direct billing services within the extensive medical network of Fosun Health, Prosper Health, The GBA Healthcare Group, and Zhongshan Chen Xinghai Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Bupa Hong Kong simplifies the payment process during hospital stays and other medical facilities visits. This method eliminates the need for upfront deposits and on-the-spot payments at the time of discharge, ensuring that customers receive timely and uninterrupted medical care. In addition to offering payment convenience, Bupa Hong Kong provides round-the-clock support through an experienced and professional case management team, ensuring a personalised and seamless healthcare journey. Through partnerships with Fosun Health, Prosper Health, The GBA Healthcare Group, and Zhongshan Chen Xinghai Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Bupa Hong Kong customers now have access to a broad spectrum of top-tier medical services throughout Southern China. Leveraging our Guarantee of Payment system, customers can benefit from both inpatient and day procedure services without the inconvenience of pay and claim or the complexities of navigating claims with Bupa Hong Kong's commitment to fulfilling the healthcare needs of our customers, these partnerships focus on major healthcare advancements including specialised cancer treatment, effective medical management and comprehensive inpatient care. Customers will benefit from access to an extensive range of specialised services, such as comprehensive cancer care, endoscopic procedures and orthopaedic surgeries."We need partners to build the future of quality, convenient and seamless healthcare for our customers. Collaboration with the top-tiered medical providers in the Greater Bay Area is more important than ever," said"This is about giving our customers more support and providing cross-border, accessible medical care options, whether they need critical healthcare or day procedures. Bupa makes it easy for customers to seamlessly navigate their healthcare journey through our own services and through our network partners."Hashtag: #Bupa #BupaHongKong #GBA #CrossBorderHealthcare #跨境免找數醫療服務 #大灣區 The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Bupa – An international health insurance specialist Established in 1947, Bupa's purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We are an international healthcare company serving over 60 million customers worldwide. With no shareholders, we reinvest profits into providing more and better healthcare for the benefit of current and future customers. Bupa has businesses around the world, principally in Australia, the UK, Spain, Poland, Chile, Hong Kong SAR, India, Türkiye, Brazil, Mexico and New Zealand. We also have associate businesses in Saudi Arabia. Bupa has been a health insurance specialist in Hong Kong since 1976, offering one-stop solutions across domestic and international health insurance, and healthcare services. Our comprehensive medical insurance schemes are tailored to meet individual needs, and we provide health solutions for companies of all sizes. We also have a team of registered nurses, health management professionals, and doctors who provide various expert healthcare support. Our healthcare provision arm, Quality HealthCare Medical Services (QHMS), became part of Bupa in October 2013. QHMS offers Western Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Diagnostics & Imaging, Dental, Physiotherapy, Mental Health and Wellness services via a network of over 1,650 provider service points in Hong Kong. For more information, visit
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Magda Szubanski announces stage four cancer diagnosis in devastating video
Magda Szubanski has diagnosed with stage 4 cancer aged 64. The Australian comedy actress announced she is battling Mantle Cell Lymphoma in a heartbreaking video on Thursday. 'Lovelies. Well. Some not great news. I've been diagnosed with stage 4 Mantle Cell Lymphoma—a rare and fast-moving blood cancer,' she wrote. 'It's serious, but I've started one of the best treatments available (the Nordic protocol), and I'm lucky to be getting absolutely world-class care here in Melbourne. 'I won't sugar-coat it: it's rough. But I'm hopeful. I'm being lovingly cared for by friends and family, my medical team is brilliant, and I've never felt more held by the people around me.'
Washington Post
3 days ago
- General
- Washington Post
Lawyer says Trump administration revokes parole of Mexican girl receiving lifesaving care in US
LOS ANGELES — The Trump administration has revoked permission for a 4-year-old Mexican girl who receives lifesaving medical care from a California hospital to stay in the country, attorneys for the family said on Wednesday. Lawyer Gina Amato said the girl's mother was notified the U.S. government was withdrawing the humanitarian parole the family received in 2023 when she brought her ailing child to the U.S.-Mexico border. She received the notifications in April and May and was told the family is subject to potential deportation, Amato said.
