Officials from the Palestinian health ministry in the Gaza Strip on Saturday received members of an Egyptian medical delegation after they entered through the Beit Hanoun (Erez) crossing.
The delegation is led by Dr. Mahmoud Fathi a consultant ophthalmologist and will stay in Gaza for one week to conduct a number of surgical operations as of Sunday.
According to the health ministry the delegation’s visit comes within the framework of promoting cooperation with the brothers in Egypt and the ongoing efforts to provide health care for Gaza patients.
The Health ministry valued the efforts being made by Egypt to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinians in Gaza.
