Early Day Motion·EDM 2904

Cancer care in Gaza

5 March 202621 Signatures

Primary sponsor

Susan Murray

Liberal DemocratMid Dunbartonshire

Motion Text

That this House congratulates Gerry O’Hare and Dr Abdulla Alhasso of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre on their Global Citizenship Award for sustained work supporting breast cancer care in Gaza; notes their regular visits and ongoing support with Palestinian clinicians; recognises the importance of protecting health workers and maintaining access to diagnosis and treatment for cancer patients in conflict; and urges the Government to work with international partners to uphold the protection of healthcare, and to support humanitarian clinical collaboration and training that strengthens local capacity and improves patient outcomes.