Source · Select Committees · International Development Committee
Recommendation 6
6
Deferred
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Significant mental health support will be required for Gaza's aid workers and population post-conflict.
Conclusion
Unfortunately, little can be done from the UK to support the mental health of aid workers at this time, but no one should lose sight of the scale of care that will be needed for these people - as well as the wider Gazan population - after this conflict comes to an end.
Government Response Summary
The government has offered to assist Egypt with its health system, including potentially deploying medical teams, and will carefully consider requests from Egypt's Ministry of Health. It does not directly commit to supporting the mental health of aid workers or the Gazan population.
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Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
26. We agree that the support being offered by Egypt to injured and sick Palestinians from Gaza in hospitals throughout the country is deeply impressive, and will have put a strain on Egypt’s health system. We have offered to assist Egypt through, for example, the deployment of medical teams. The British Embassy in Cairo remains in regular contact with the Ministry of Health and Population and will carefully consider any requests from the Ministry alongside our partners, including the WHO and other donors. Conclusion/