Armenia Works With WHO to Provide Medical Care for Children From Gaza

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Armenia is preparing to help children from Gaza receive medical treatment in Armenian hospitals as part of a humanitarian effort linked to the ongoing crisis in the region. The initiative is being developed in cooperation with the World Health Organization and would allow dozens of Palestinian children to be treated in Armenian healthcare facilities.

The plan was announced by Zhirayr Ananyan, Armenia’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, during an open debate at the U.N. Security Council focused on the situation in the Middle East. He said the effort is part of Armenia’s broader humanitarian response to the conflict in Gaza and shows the country’s support for international actions aimed at easing civilian suffering.

During his remarks, Ananyan said Armenia welcomed a United Nations Security Council resolution adopted in November on Gaza and repeated its support for post-conflict stabilization. He said Armenia, as a founding member of the U.N. Peacebuilding Commission, had reaffirmed its commitment to post-conflict stabilization, reconstruction, and peacebuilding.

Ananyan also spoke about Armenia’s close geographic location to the Middle East and its long-standing friendly relations with countries in the region. He noted that large Armenian communities live in several Middle Eastern states and referred to Armenia’s participation in international peace efforts, including its contribution to the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon, where Armenian peacekeepers are currently deployed.

In addition to Gaza, Ananyan addressed the situation in Syria. He reiterated Armenia’s support for Syria’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, saying that a Syrian-led post-conflict recovery and peacebuilding process was essential for ensuring lasting peace in the country.

Armenian authorities have not yet provided details on how many children could be brought to Armenia for treatment or when the medical program might start. Officials said discussions with international partners are still ongoing, and further information will be released once agreements are finalized.

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