Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Faculty of Medicine at the Islamic University of Gaza (IU Gaza) to support the Faculty's Emergency and Crisis Management Center (Hayat).
The $148,500 project is aimed at ensuring rapid response, minimised risk, and containment of disasters in Gaza.
The signing ceremony was attended by Dr Akram Nassar, Head of QRCS Mission in Gaza, and Dr Heba Al Mahallawy, QRCS Health Project Officer. They were received by Prof Adel M Awadallah, IUG President, Nazmi Al Masari, Vice-President for External Relations, Dr Fadel N Naim, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, and Dr Basem N Naim, Hayat Center Administrator.
Talking about the importance of the 24-month project, Dr Nassar said, "Through this project, QRCS seeks to develop international-standard academic and practical abilities of emergency workers, as well as draft disaster and emergency response national protocols for the Palestinian health sector".
He noted that in-advance preparedness, scenario prediction, and response techniques would create proficiency in disaster management during wars or crises in Gaza, in addition to improving the assessment of disaster risks and future impact.
