Israeli aid workers re-open hospital to treat wounded after Türkiye’s earthquake

The Israeli Defence Forces’ medical aid mission Operation Olive Branch in Türkiye began on February 10 to provide medical assistance at a local hospital in the city of Kahramanmaras.

The delegation assisted in the reopening of a local hospital after it had been abandoned during the earthquake, and is set to provide medical treatment to injured in the area, according to The Jerusalem Post.

Using equipment and medical devices from Israel, the members of the delegation used the hospital's emergency rooms and emergency medicine, intensive care and operating rooms.

Approximately 140 doctors and nurses are working at the hospital, including a pharmacist, an X-ray technician, a laboratory technician, paramedics and medical logistics personnel.

The Israeli medical aid delegation is headed by the Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Lt.-Col. Dr. Tomer Koller.

Some of the members of the delegation are doctors and nurses who were recruited in the reserve service. There are also representatives from MDA, United Hatzalah, the Health Ministry and other organisations.