Children's National Hospital in Washington - in pictures

  • When Ghalya, 14, fell seriously ill in February this year, doctors said she was in urgent need of a heart transplant. Khalid Ali
    When Ghalya, 14, fell seriously ill in February this year, doctors said she was in urgent need of a heart transplant. Khalid Ali
  • Ghalya was treated in Washington's Children's National Hospital. The UAE made a $150 million donation to the hospital in 2009 and has maintained close ties ever since. Children's National Hospital
    Ghalya was treated in Washington's Children's National Hospital. The UAE made a $150 million donation to the hospital in 2009 and has maintained close ties ever since. Children's National Hospital
  • Hospital director Michelle McGuire says the funding has enabled cutting-edge research into illnesses that affect children. Children's National Hospital
    Hospital director Michelle McGuire says the funding has enabled cutting-edge research into illnesses that affect children. Children's National Hospital
  • The hospital treats thousands of children each year and is commonly visited by US presidents and celebrities. Children's National Hospital
    The hospital treats thousands of children each year and is commonly visited by US presidents and celebrities. Children's National Hospital
  • There are five research centres at the hospital that focus on childhood cancer, rare genetic disorders, neuro-developmental disabilities, behavioural disorders and surgical conditions. Children's National Hospital
    There are five research centres at the hospital that focus on childhood cancer, rare genetic disorders, neuro-developmental disabilities, behavioural disorders and surgical conditions. Children's National Hospital
  • US Vice President Kamala Harris visits the hospital on May 23, 2022. Getty
    US Vice President Kamala Harris visits the hospital on May 23, 2022. Getty
  • Comedian Kevin Hart plays with patients during a visit in August, 2015. Getty
    Comedian Kevin Hart plays with patients during a visit in August, 2015. Getty
  • Actor and wrestler Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson pictured during a Christmas visit in 2014. Getty
    Actor and wrestler Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson pictured during a Christmas visit in 2014. Getty
  • Michelle Obama, the US first lady at the time, reads a Christmas story to patients at the Children's National Medical Center in December, 2012. Getty
    Michelle Obama, the US first lady at the time, reads a Christmas story to patients at the Children's National Medical Center in December, 2012. Getty