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Filipina Caregiver in Critical Condition Following Iranian Missile Attack in Israel
The Philippine Embassy reports eight medical cases involving Filipino nationals after a retaliatory missile strike from Iran.
A Filipina caregiver in Israel is reported to be in critical condition as of Monday following a missile attack attributed to Iran.
The Philippine Ambassador to Israel, Aileen Mendiola, confirmed that the embassy is monitoring eight medical cases concerning Filipino nationals in the aftermath of the missile strikes which targeted residential areas.
Six of the individuals have since been discharged from the hospital.
Ambassador Mendiola expressed particular concern for the critically injured caregiver, noting that the embassy is keeping close watch on her condition.
"We are hopeful that if she can survive the day, she may have a chance to undergo surgery," Mendiola stated in a radio interview.
According to a post on the Philippine Embassy's official Facebook page on Sunday evening, the caregiver is currently in the Intensive Care Unit at Shamir Medical Center.
She sustained severe injuries to her heart and lungs and remains in a delicate state.
Additionally, another 43-year-old Filipina has undergone emergency surgery, while a 44-year-old male national suffered injuries to his arm and leg following the missile strike on their residence on June 15.
There are approximately 30,000 Filipino workers in Israel, predominantly engaged as caregivers, in the hospitality industry, and in various professional roles such as engineering and academia, as noted by Ambassador Mendiola.
Since the recent escalation, at least 24 Filipinos have expressed their intention to return home, with 13 having confirmed their decision to leave.
The Philippine Ambassador to Israel, Aileen Mendiola, confirmed that the embassy is monitoring eight medical cases concerning Filipino nationals in the aftermath of the missile strikes which targeted residential areas.
Six of the individuals have since been discharged from the hospital.
Ambassador Mendiola expressed particular concern for the critically injured caregiver, noting that the embassy is keeping close watch on her condition.
"We are hopeful that if she can survive the day, she may have a chance to undergo surgery," Mendiola stated in a radio interview.
According to a post on the Philippine Embassy's official Facebook page on Sunday evening, the caregiver is currently in the Intensive Care Unit at Shamir Medical Center.
She sustained severe injuries to her heart and lungs and remains in a delicate state.
Additionally, another 43-year-old Filipina has undergone emergency surgery, while a 44-year-old male national suffered injuries to his arm and leg following the missile strike on their residence on June 15.
There are approximately 30,000 Filipino workers in Israel, predominantly engaged as caregivers, in the hospitality industry, and in various professional roles such as engineering and academia, as noted by Ambassador Mendiola.
Since the recent escalation, at least 24 Filipinos have expressed their intention to return home, with 13 having confirmed their decision to leave.
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