EU announces €9.29 million in support of Palestinian medical referrals to East Jerusalem hospitals
JERUSALEM, April 28, 2026 (WAFA) – The European Union Representative, Alexander Stutzmann, announced at Augusta Victoria Hospital the disbursement of €9.29 million to support Palestinian medical referrals to East Jerusalem hospitals through the EU's PEGASE mechanism, with funding from Finland, Italy, Luxembourg, and Switzerland. This support comes at a critical time, as East Jerusalem hospitals continue to provide essential specialized care amidst increasing financial pressures. Since 2013, the European Union, its Member States, and its partners have provided more than €225 million for this purpose.
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