Malnourished girl from Gaza is treated in Abu Dhabi - in pictures

  • Rahaf Ayyad, 12, is receiving treatment at Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Khalifa Medical City after suffering with malnourishment and severe health problems in Gaza for months. She is accompanied by her mother, Shroog Ayyad, 35. All photos: Ahmed Ramzan for The National
    Rahaf Ayyad, 12, is receiving treatment at Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Khalifa Medical City after suffering with malnourishment and severe health problems in Gaza for months. She is accompanied by her mother, Shroog Ayyad, 35. All photos: Ahmed Ramzan for The National
  • Shroog appealed to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and other Arab nations for urgent help. The Emirates answered. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan for The National
    Shroog appealed to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and other Arab nations for urgent help. The Emirates answered. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan for The National
  • A lack of food and protein had worsened Rahaf's kidney problems and vitamin deficiency
    A lack of food and protein had worsened Rahaf's kidney problems and vitamin deficiency
  • Treatment was not available in Gaza and Rahaf's condition got worse as the Israeli blockade stopping the entry of food, water, medicine and aid into the enclave continued.
    Treatment was not available in Gaza and Rahaf's condition got worse as the Israeli blockade stopping the entry of food, water, medicine and aid into the enclave continued.
  • In a previous interview with The National, Rahaf had described how she felt weaker every day and even basic daily tasks felt impossible as she struggled to walk
    In a previous interview with The National, Rahaf had described how she felt weaker every day and even basic daily tasks felt impossible as she struggled to walk