Three children evacuated from war-torn Gaza have received specialized medical treatment in Armenia, including heart surgery for two patients, as Armenian authorities consider accepting additional children in need of urgent medical care.
The children, accompanied by three caregivers, arrived in Armenia on September 30 following months of coordination between Armenian government agencies and the World Health Organization (WHO).
According to information provided by Armenia’s Ministry of Health to investigative outlet Hetq, two of the children are being prepared for discharge, while the third remains hospitalized after undergoing a second operation.
Two children, both born with congenital heart defects, underwent surgery at Yerevan’s Nork-Marash Medical Center. One has recovered sufficiently to be discharged, while the other required an additional procedure and remains under medical supervision.
The third child is receiving treatment at Arabkir Medical Center. Having previously undergone liver and kidney transplants in 2014 and 2015, the patient suffers from multiple serious medical conditions, including a rare metabolic disorder, chronic kidney disease, liver failure, and severe hearing loss.
Doctors have also treated an ear infection and a bacterial infection affecting the child’s left knee. Health officials reported that the patient’s condition has stabilized and that both transplanted organs are functioning satisfactorily.
The medical evacuations are part of a broader Armenian government initiative announced on January 29, 2026, during a United Nations Security Council discussion.
Armenia is now preparing for the possibility of receiving additional children from Gaza who require specialized medical treatment.
