UAE’s Innovative Collaboration
The UAE has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative in collaboration with various international and regional organizations, along with hospitals, to introduce SpaceX’s Starlink satellite broadband at its field hospital in the Gaza Strip. This strategic move, announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reflects the UAE’s steadfast commitment to standing in solidarity with the Palestinian people, especially during the ongoing conflict.
Revolutionizing Healthcare Connectivity
The deployment of Starlink internet service at the field hospital aims to facilitate potentially life-saving medical consultations through real-time video calling, marking a significant advancement in remote medical care capabilities. Emphasizing the critical role of reliable high-speed internet in delivering quality medical services, the Ministry reiterated the importance of ensuring seamless and efficient healthcare delivery to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
Global Collaborations and Impact
The partnership between the UAE and esteemed international organizations and hospitals is poised to revolutionize connectivity in the Gaza Strip. Notable collaborators include renowned institutions such as Great Ormond Street Hospital in London, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, Children’s National Medical Center in Washington DC, Boston Children’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Cleveland Clinic Foundation in the USA, Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital in Rome, Giannina Gaslini Institute in Genoa, Italy, and Hospital Sant Joan de Déu in Barcelona, Spain.
