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According to the Danish government, emergency patients from Gaza pose a security risk. However, a new statement from WHO indicates that the patients are cleared by Israel. Moreover, WHO emphasizes that more than just aid to areas is needed.

Critics: WHO dismantles government's arguments against accepting critically ill patients from Gaza

On December 9, 2024, six patients from Gaza were evacuated to Norway. The patients were transported from Egypt. The image is provided by the Norwegian armed forces, which have blurred the children's faces. Foto: Fabian Helmersen / Forsvaret
On December 9, 2024, six patients from Gaza were evacuated to Norway. The patients were transported from Egypt. The image is provided by the Norwegian armed forces, which have blurred the children's faces. Foto: Fabian Helmersen / Forsvaret
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So far, the Danish government has refused to accept so-called medically evacuated patients from Gaza.

The government’s arguments have primarily focused on two aspects: it fears that there may be a security risk associated with bringing these patients to Denmark, and it believes that aid is most effective when given to the areas of concern.

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