How does a child with heart defect from Gaza Strip receive open heart surgery in Israel? There are four phases of treatment:
1. Diagnosis in Gaza
2. Confirmation of diagnosis in Israel
3. Heart surgery, followed by a week in the hospital
4. Follow-up examinations to ensure proper healing
Shevet Achim’s work originally began with children from Gaza Strip. To this day, the highest percentages of heart surgeries we assist are for Gaza patients. Each week, Shevet volunteers assist on average five to fifteen children in phases two through four, transporting them between the border and the hospital (often via intensive care ambulances), and visiting throughout their treatment with meals and encouragement. About $3000 is needed each month to make this possible, or approximately $500 per child.
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