Malala arrives in UK for treatment
Malala was accompanied by an intensive care specialist of Army in an air ambulance from UAE.
RAWALPINDI:
The 14-year-old child activist, Malala Yousufzai's specially equipped air ambulance from the United Arab Emirates touched down in Birmingham, United Kingdom on Monday for continuity of care at the Queen Elizabeth hospital, Express News reported.
A hospital spokesman in a statement said Malala will be provided with best available treatment, Radio Pakistan reported.
Earlier, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) released a statement saying Pakistan had arranged for specialist medical care for the young peace activist in England.
Malala was accompanied by an intensive care specialist of the Army on her flight.
All expenses including Malala’s transportation and treatment abroad will be borne by the government of Pakistan.
The arrangements were made after a panel of doctors recommended that Malala be shifted abroad to a UK-based medical centre which has the capability to provide integrated care to children who have sustained severe injury.
According to ISPR spokesperson, the medical team treating Malala had been reviewing her progress at regular intervals and had been consulting with international experts.
He said the acute phase was managed in accordance with international standards and the medical team is pleased with her present condition which has been described as optimal.
It is expected that in due course of time she will need repair/replacement of damaged bones of the skull and long term rehabilitation including intensive neuro-rehabilitation.
It was agreed by the panel of Pakistani doctors and international experts that Malala will require prolonged care to fully recover from the physical and psychological effects of trauma that she has received.
Malala’s family was consulted and their wishes were also taken into consideration.
UK stands shoulder to shoulder with Pakistan in its fight against terrorism: Hague
The UK welcomed Pakistan’s stance against the attack on Malala.
In a statement issued, UK’s Foreign Secretary William Hague said, “The UK stands shoulder to shoulder with Pakistan in its fight against terrorism.”
The statement said, “Last week’s barbaric attack on Malala and her school friends shocked Pakistan and the world. Malala’s bravery in standing up for the right of all young girls in Pakistan to an education is an example to us all.”
“Malala will now receive specialist medical care in an NHS hospital. Our thoughts remain with Malala and her family at this difficult time.”
Hague further said that the public revulsion and condemnation of the attack shows that “the people of Pakistan will not be beaten by terrorists.”
The 14-year-old child activist, Malala Yousufzai's specially equipped air ambulance from the United Arab Emirates touched down in Birmingham, United Kingdom on Monday for continuity of care at the Queen Elizabeth hospital, Express News reported.
A hospital spokesman in a statement said Malala will be provided with best available treatment, Radio Pakistan reported.
Earlier, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) released a statement saying Pakistan had arranged for specialist medical care for the young peace activist in England.
Malala was accompanied by an intensive care specialist of the Army on her flight.
All expenses including Malala’s transportation and treatment abroad will be borne by the government of Pakistan.
The arrangements were made after a panel of doctors recommended that Malala be shifted abroad to a UK-based medical centre which has the capability to provide integrated care to children who have sustained severe injury.
According to ISPR spokesperson, the medical team treating Malala had been reviewing her progress at regular intervals and had been consulting with international experts.
He said the acute phase was managed in accordance with international standards and the medical team is pleased with her present condition which has been described as optimal.
It is expected that in due course of time she will need repair/replacement of damaged bones of the skull and long term rehabilitation including intensive neuro-rehabilitation.
It was agreed by the panel of Pakistani doctors and international experts that Malala will require prolonged care to fully recover from the physical and psychological effects of trauma that she has received.
Malala’s family was consulted and their wishes were also taken into consideration.
UK stands shoulder to shoulder with Pakistan in its fight against terrorism: Hague
The UK welcomed Pakistan’s stance against the attack on Malala.
In a statement issued, UK’s Foreign Secretary William Hague said, “The UK stands shoulder to shoulder with Pakistan in its fight against terrorism.”
The statement said, “Last week’s barbaric attack on Malala and her school friends shocked Pakistan and the world. Malala’s bravery in standing up for the right of all young girls in Pakistan to an education is an example to us all.”
“Malala will now receive specialist medical care in an NHS hospital. Our thoughts remain with Malala and her family at this difficult time.”
Hague further said that the public revulsion and condemnation of the attack shows that “the people of Pakistan will not be beaten by terrorists.”