JERUSALEM (JNS) – Johnny Yusuf, two weeks old, is a member of triplets born to a Syrian refugee family in Cyprus. He was born weighing only 1.5 kilograms (3.3 lbs.) and diagnosed with a life-threatening congestive heart defect, necessitating an emergency operation unavailable in Cyprus.
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Yusuf required specialized care to survive and was flown to Israel in a coordinated effort.
“Johnny’s story is unique because he’s both very small and required surgery immediately,” said an Israeli official, reported Ynet.
A logistically and diplomatically complex medical operation in Israel saved his life, it was revealed on Tuesday.
As Johnny’s condition deteriorated, the Cypriot Health Ministry contacted Professor Einat Birk, director of the Institute of Cardiology at Schneider Children’s Medical Center in Petah Tikva, who advised that he be immediately flown to Israel for treatment.
Israel’s Foreign Ministry and its embassy in Cyprus stepped in to secure the necessary permits for the baby’s flight to Israel because he was a citizen of Syria.
Why isn’t this bring broadcasted around the world.
And is Israel is called an apratheid state? When will they undersatand we are a HUMANITARIAN state.And I’m certain that the 100’s of thousands in medical costs will never be reimbursed or even asked for.Why didnt they observe the BDS. There was no question by any Israeli as to saving this childs life. We are a people of Peace and Humanity. we are Rodef Shalom. B”H for Eretz HaKodesh, Ohr HaOlam! AM YISROEL CHAI
congestive???? i’m also a little congested….. i bh do not have a congenital heart issue.