Manitoba Welcomes Child from Gaza Strip for Medical Care

By The Staff

The Canadian Press

Posted May 9, 2025 8:51 pm

1 min read

Introduction to the Story

For the second time this year, the Manitoba government has welcomed a child from the Gaza Strip in need of health care.

Premier Wab Kinew says the kindergarten-aged boy and some family members made their way to Egypt and were flown to Winnipeg after being screened by international non-profit workers and the federal government.

Kinew cites health privacy laws for not disclosing the child’s condition, but says the boy needs medical care that is not available in his home region.

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Previous Cases and Community Support

The arrival follows that of an 11-year-old Palestinian boy from Gaza via Egypt in January, who also needed health care.

Kinew says in both cases, the Manitoba Islamic Association and other community groups have fundraised to provide housing, food and other necessities.

Since the Israel-Hamas war started in October 2023, children have been sent from Gaza to Qatar, North America and various European countries for medical care.

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Premier’s Statement

“Manitobans have a helping heart and when we can help kids, I think that’s something we can all rally around,” Kinew told reporters Friday, hours after the family landed at Winnipeg’s airport.

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Current Status and Future Plans

The boy arrived alongside his mother, grandmother and two younger siblings, Kinew said, and the treatment he requires can be handled by the capacity in the province’s health system.

The first boy who arrived in January is doing well, the premier said.

“The child is in school, the child has made friends … and they’ve had their medical appointments with physicians who, while respecting their confidentiality, are telling us they’re on a good path health-wise,” said Kinew.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Manitoba has once again shown its commitment to helping those in need, particularly children, by providing medical care to a child from the Gaza Strip. The community’s support and the government’s efforts have made it possible for these children to receive the care they need.