The Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Field Hospital in the Reyhanli district of the Turkish city of Hatay began receiving the injured and those affected by the earthquake that struck the country, according to the Emirates News Agency, WAM, on Sunday.
“WAM” stated that the capacity of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Field Hospital is 200 beds, in addition to 20 intensive care beds, two operating rooms with full medical equipment, two intensive care rooms, a laboratory and a pharmacy, noting that the establishment of the hospital comes as part of the “Gentle Knight 2” operation launched by the Emirates to support those affected. From the earthquake of Turkey and Syria.
She added that the hospital was inaugurated in Hatay, on Saturday, in the presence of the UAE Ambassador to Turkey, Saeed Al Dhaheri, and a number of Turkish officials, and in the presence of Brigadier General Doctor Sarhan Al Neyadi, Commander of the Medical Services Corps in the UAE Ministry of Defense.
Al Dhaheri affirmed, “The opening of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Field Hospital in the Turkish city of Hatay comes in line with the directives of the wise leadership of the state and within the framework of Operation Gallant Knight 2, and within the framework of keenness to alleviate the suffering of those affected by the earthquake that struck the country recently.”
He added, “The hospital, which was built in record time within a few days, embodies the UAE’s humanitarian approach and its keenness to contribute to securing medical care for those affected by the earthquake.”
He pointed out, “Coordination is ongoing with the concerned authorities in the Republic of Turkey to determine the necessary needs of those affected by the earthquake.”
For his part, Al-Neyadi said that this field hospital was established in a record time, within only 5 days, and includes all the necessary medical needs with a medical staff in various specialties.
The first Emirati field hospital
This field hospital is the second to be opened by the UAE in Turkey, as it opened on February 13, the Emirati field hospital in a correctional area in the Turkish city of Gaziantep.
The field hospital provides necessary and urgent medical, diagnostic and therapeutic services to those affected by the earthquake, in addition to psychological and social support services.
The field hospital includes a group of specialized Emirati medical cadres who provide all forms of support and medical care, embodying the objectives of “The Gallant Knight 2”, which was launched by the UAE to support those affected by the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria.
