In spite of the current coronavirus restrictions, which had included a blanket ban on all foreign travel to Israel, SACH has continued to conduct its activities in accordance with the Health Ministry guidelines. As a result, SACH has continued to bring in people for life-saving treatments. For Benjamin, he was able to join a Jewish Agency immigration flight from Ethiopia in order to receive life-saving treatment, and is staying at SACH's Legacy Heritage Children’s home during his ongoing medical treatment. “Even during this infernal pandemic, SACH has continued to provide lifesaving surgeries to Israeli, Palestinian, and foreign children from underprivileged backgrounds, despite the obstacles of a closed border. Saving Benjamin's life was made possible through a coordinated effort by the Health Ministry, Jewish Agency, Immigration and Absorption Ministry, Interior Ministry, Foreign Ministry and the Regional Cooperation Ministry.

Source: Ethiopian News February 16, 2021 02:03 UTC