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India Breaks Ground on Super-Speciality Hospital in Palestine
India is helping Palestine build a large hospital in Jenin.
The hospital will have 200 beds and a special centre for treating serious injuries.
It is expected to help people in Jenin and nearby areas.
India is also helping create a job-training centre focused on printing skills.
Another programme will help people receive artificial limbs.
India gave Palestinian health officials important medicines.
The Indian ambassador also visited a UNRWA health centre.
India said it supports humanitarian aid for people in Gaza and wants peace through dialogue and a two-state solution.
India began construction of a 200-bed super-speciality hospital in Jenin, West Bank.
The hospital will include modern medical facilities and a dedicated trauma centre for nearby governorates.
India signed agreements to establish a vocational training centre and expand artificial limb support.
India also provided life-saving medicines and reaffirmed support for UNRWA services.
India expressed concern over Gaza’s humanitarian crisis and backed aid delivery and a negotiated two-state solution.
- Who
- India, represented by Ambassador Sripriya Ranganathan, and Palestinian officials including Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa.
- What
- India launched construction of a 200-bed super-speciality hospital and advanced health, vocational training, medicines, and artificial limb programmes.
- Where
- Jenin and Ramallah in the West Bank, with the hospital serving Jenin, Tulkarm, Tubas, and neighbouring governorates.
- When
- During Ambassador Sripriya Ranganathan’s visit; the articles do not specify a date.
- Why
- To strengthen India-Palestine development and health cooperation while supporting Palestinians amid the continuing Gaza crisis.
Key facts
- Hospital capacity
- 200 beds
- Hospital location
- Jenin, West Bank
- Hospital facilities
- Modern medical facilities and a dedicated trauma centre
- Training initiative
- A Technical and Vocational Education and Training centre inside the Palestinian National Printing Press
- Health assistance
- Life-saving medicines, essential medicines, anti-cancer drugs, and preparations for another artificial limb fitment camp
- Diplomatic position
- India supports humanitarian access to Gaza and a negotiated two-state solution
- Additional partner
- The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, or UNRWA
Quotes
Indian embassy in Ramallah
Official statement from the Indian embassy in Ramallah
“"Conveyed India’s concern over the grave humanitarian situation in Gaza and underscored the importance of ensuring the safe, sustained and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance to the civilian population there" while reiterating "India’s support for efforts towards peace and stability and for a lasting political resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy."”
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“"Secretary reaffirmed India’s consistent support for the Palestinian people and negotiated a two‑state solution."”
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