The Norwegian medical delegation headed by the Norwegian orthopedic surgeon Oliya Rubak in addition to two orthopedic surgeons and a nurse, in coordination with Norwalk Association, launched The first surgical operation, on Tuesday at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City which expected to conduct six complex surgeries, three of them in European Gaza Hospital.

The medical delegation intended to perform complicated orthopedic surgery to the injured in the Great March of Return who sustained their injuries by the  Israeli occupation snipers.

Dr. Rubak Described the injured cases with” the injuries are complicated and very difficult to deal with due to the presence of inflammation which prevents the healing process”.

Dr. Roubak praised the efforts made by local medical staff to preserve the limbs of the injured despite the seriousness of the injuries, describing the local staff as highly efficient and exerting utmost efforts with such cases.