Two Filipino doctors have successfully exited the Gaza Strip at in a bid to find safer ground in Egypt amid the escalating war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirms.
Dr. Darwin Dela Cruz and Dr. Regidor Esguerra were able to cross the Rafah border, according to DFA. Two Filipino doctors have successfully exited the Gaza Strip at in a bid to find safer ground in Egypt amid the escalating war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, the Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Thursday.
According to the initial list of foreign nationals, the two were identified as Dr. Darwin dela Cruz and Dr. Regidor Esguerra."Today, all international MSF staff who had been unable to leave the Gaza Strip since October 7 successfully crossed the Egyptian border via the Rafah Crossing. This occurred following negotiations for foreign passport holders and international aid workers to cross," DWB said in a statement on Nov. 1.
DWB also said a new team of international staff, including a specialized medical team, has already been identified and is ready to enter Gaza — as soon as the situation allows — to support the humanitarian and medical response to help overwhelmed hospitals and assist in the healthcare system that is"facing total collapse."
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