Palestinian Ministry of Health-Gaza has been building the capacity of its entire staff in all areas specialties, in this regard, Dr. Allam Abu Hamda, Pediatric Consultant is developing a three months training program for doctors of the SCBU to preform cardiac ultrasound ( ECHO) for premature newborns and infants to cover all SCBU departments in the Gaza Strip. Dr. A. Hamda said this examination helps in the early detection of congenital heart defects.
Head of the SCBU department in Al-Shifa hospital Dr. Nasser Bulbul said that this training reduces efforts and time while preforming early diagnosis, allows rapid lifesaving intervention for the targeted babies, and improves their survival chances.