Manitoba premier welcomes second child from Gaza in need of health care

For the second time this 12 months, the Manitoba authorities has welcomed a baby from the Gaza Strip in want of well being care.

Premier Wab Kinew says the kindergarten-aged boy and a few relations made their method to Egypt and have been flown to Winnipeg after being screened by worldwide non-profit employees and the federal authorities.

Kinew cites well being privateness legal guidelines for not disclosing the kid’s situation, however says the boy wants medical care that isn’t out there in his house area.

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The arrival follows that of an 11-year-old Palestinian boy from Gaza through Egypt in January, who additionally wanted well being care.

Kinew says in each instances, the Manitoba Islamic Affiliation and different group teams have fundraised to offer housing, meals and different requirements.

Because the Israel-Hamas battle began in October 2023, youngsters have been despatched from Gaza to Qatar, North America and varied European international locations for medical care.

“Manitobans have a serving to coronary heart and once we can assist youngsters, I feel that’s one thing we will all rally round,” Kinew instructed reporters Friday, hours after the household landed at Winnipeg’s airport.

The boy arrived alongside his mom, grandmother and two youthful siblings, Kinew stated, and the therapy he requires will be dealt with by the capability within the province’s well being system.

The primary boy who arrived in January is doing nicely, the premier stated.

“The kid is in class, the kid has made mates … they usually’ve had their medical appointments with physicians who, whereas respecting their confidentiality, are telling us they’re on a great path health-wise,” stated Kinew.