ERC's sixth delegation distributes wheelchairs to injured Gazans

GAZA: The sixth delegation of the Emirates Red Crescent Authority, ERC, has continued distribution of thousands of relief parcels to those affected by events taking place in Gaza for the third day in a row. ERC's sixth delegation yesterday distributed a range of wheelchairs to those injured, as the damaged Gaza hospitals are witnessing an acute shortage of medical equipment and supplies, in addition to wheelchairs for people with disabilities. The delegation also distributed 2,000 relief parcels of food items, clothes, blankets, hygiene kits, baby milk formula and detergents to thousands of families and charity institutions operating in Gaza, who in turn distributed these parcels to needy families. Emad Abu al-Laban, Director of ERC Office in Gaza, said that the distribution of assistance comes as part of the intensive relief programme established by the authority on the Gaza Strip and carried out daily, benefitting tens of thousands of families who do not have shelter or are badly affected by the events. - Emirates News Agency, WAM - http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates/1395268970419.html