Published : 08-01-2019
UNRWA office in Egypt halted healthcare services for Palestinian refugees from war-torn Syria who have sought shelter in Egypt.
Reporting from Cairo, an AGPS news correspondent said UNRWA has not shelled out the 900,000 Egyptian pounds it owes to Mustafa Mahmoud Hospital and has not deposited an additional sum to cover the 2019 expenses.
A number of Palestinian refugees from Syria used to benefit from services provided by UNRWA and the Egyptian Red Crescent. Such services include surgeries at Mustafa Mahmoud Hospital in Cairo. A patient also used to receive daily coupons of 200 Egyptian pounds to purchase medicines. Those diagnosed with chronic illnesses used to receive a monthly allowance of 900 Egyptian pounds.
UNRWA office in Egypt halted healthcare services for Palestinian refugees from war-torn Syria who have sought shelter in Egypt.
Reporting from Cairo, an AGPS news correspondent said UNRWA has not shelled out the 900,000 Egyptian pounds it owes to Mustafa Mahmoud Hospital and has not deposited an additional sum to cover the 2019 expenses.
A number of Palestinian refugees from Syria used to benefit from services provided by UNRWA and the Egyptian Red Crescent. Such services include surgeries at Mustafa Mahmoud Hospital in Cairo. A patient also used to receive daily coupons of 200 Egyptian pounds to purchase medicines. Those diagnosed with chronic illnesses used to receive a monthly allowance of 900 Egyptian pounds.
