Location: | St. George General Hospital in Grenada. | Term of Cooperation: May 20-27 |
Implementing Organizations: | The Palestinian International Cooperation Agency PICA In full cooperation with The MOH in Palestine & Grenada, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in both Countries, The Palestinian Embassy to the Caribbean, The Palestinian Medical Association-Jerusalem Center, The Official Palestinian Broadcasting Corporation PBC. | SDG: |
Background: | Following the instructions of H.E President Mahmoud Abbas & in accordance with the guidance of H.E Dr.Riad Al Malki, Minister of Foreign Affairs & Expatriates to strengthen bilateral relations between Grenada & Palestine & in line with, and as practical implementation to the signed agreements between H.E Ambassador Linda Sobeh Ali, Ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the State of Palestine to Grenada and the Senior competent officials in Grenada to initiate development actions in different Sectors. The first Medical Program was implemented at St. George General Hospital, in full cooperation with the Palestinian Ministry of Health, Medical Association – Jerusalem Center, the Embassy of the State of Palestine to the Caribbean, & the official Palestine broadcasting Chanel PBC. | |
Purpose: | The Medical team of Palestine arrived for a humanitarian Medical mission to extend solidarity to the brotherly people of Grenada. The team consists of General Surgeons, anaesthesiologists, ophthalmic surgeons, Urologist, Breast oncoplastic surgeon, Traumatologist, and nurses. Through this cooperation between both our countries, we are looking forward to Achieving SDG3 through a collaborative effort aiming to promote the well-being in Grenada. We are deploying highly qualified medical professionals. Our team was tailored in line with your specific needs. Our personnel are all highly qualified, registered, accredited, and have extensive experience in remote site Medical, Rescue and Security Management and they are serving as volunteers in this mission in a spirit of solidarity as clear reflection to the ties of friendship between both our countries and peoples. | |
Activities & Outputs: | Grenada and Palestine have long been good friends. We look forward to a great partnership and continued collaboration with Grenada on health, education, communication, information technology, environment, agriculture, and other fields of common interest. We aim to focus on ways both Grenada and Palestine can work together on mutual issues of importance and strengthening the bonds of friendship with Grenada. On the sidelines of the mission, The Palestinian Official Delegation met with – The Honorable Dickon Amiss Thomas Mitchell prime minister of the tri-island state of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. – Senator the Honourable Dr. Dessima Williams, President of the Senate. – The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade, & Export Development of Grenada, Hon. Joseph Andall. – Senator Hon. Gayton J. Lacrette Minister of Health of Grenada. & other senior Ministry of Health officials. – Representatives of the Muslim community in Grenada. The total number of Surgeries are 47 surgeries; more than 150 patients were screened and evaluated. | |
Working Framework: | A Humanitarian Medical Mission to extend solidarity to the brotherly people of Grenada.Achieving SDG3 through a collaborative effort aiming to promote well-being in Grenada. | |
Beneficiaries: | Grenada |