Gaza Child Relief

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We appeal to the Italian and EU Governments and relevant authorities to urgently facilitate the evacuation procedures for Luai Sarhan from Gaza.

Luai, a 3-year-old, suffered severe burns with open wounds on his lower limbs, genitals, perineum, lower back, and buttocks due to a bombing on December 4, 2023. The burns are third-degree, covering 50% of his total body surface and exposing bones.

The child is in great pain, conscious, and currently hospitalized at Nasser Hospital (Khan Yunis)  which lacks the tools and capabilities to provide necessary care. On December 10, 2023, Luai underwent a massive debridment, but the situation remains critical, as he is unable to eat or perform bodily functions.

For this reason, we urgently request evacuation to transfer him to a suitable facility capable of performing:

- Colostomy
- Application of a suprapubic catheter
- Sessions of debridment and skin grafting

The child is under the care of his aunt since the mother is also seriously injured, and there is no information about the father. Despite being on the medical evacuation list, Luai has not received authorization from Israel to leave.

Thank you for your help

Gaza Child Relief team