Manitoba Welcomes Gaza Child for Medical Treatment, Calls for Nationwide Support

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Manitoba has welcomed an 11-year-old child from the Gaza Strip seeking medical assistance, a move supported by the provincial government amid ongoing conflict in the region. The boy, who traveled with his mother, arrived in Winnipeg on January 16, 2025, and was greeted at the airport by Premier Wab Kinew.

Premier Kinew remarked on the province's commitment to helping those in need, stating, "We have always been a people who stand up during times of conflict and famine and natural disaster to help the innocent." The child's identity and specific medical condition remain undisclosed due to privacy concerns; however, Kinew noted that he suffers from a genetic condition requiring treatment unavailable locally.

Federal Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Marc Miller, highlighted this initiative as the first instance of a provincial government taking strong action to assist children from Gaza needing medical care. Miller emphasized the importance of leadership in mobilizing resources, as previous efforts had typically relied on private sponsorship or hospital involvement.

In response to this initiative, not-for-profit organizations in Manitoba are preparing to provide housing and support for the boy and his mother, alongside offerings from the Manitoba Islamic Association and other groups.

This situation emerges against the backdrop of the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, which has resulted in significant casualties and injuries, particularly among children. Since the war's escalation in October 2023, children from Gaza have sought medical assistance in various regions, including Qatar and parts of Europe.

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