Popemobile turned into Gaza children's medical clinic

The Catholic charity Caritas on Tuesday unveiled the late Pope Francis' one-time vehicle, which per his request has been transformed into a mobile health clinic aimed at delivering care to the children of Gaza.

The popemobile was presented on Tuesday in Bethlehem, where the late pope visited in 2014.

It's unclear if the vehicle will receive authorisation from Israel to travel from the occupied West Bank to Gaza, but it has been equipped to serve vulnerable children living in areas were healthcare has broken down or become impossible to access.

The refurbished vehicle carries diagnostic tools, treatment supplies, oxygen, vaccines and refrigeration for critical medicines.
It will be staffed by qualified healthcare professionals.

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