A 40-member medical delegation from Israel is set to arrive in Jamaica on Thursday to support humanitarian relief efforts following the catastrophic effects of Hurricane Melissa on parts of the island. This initiative, a collaborative effort between Israel’s Ministry of Health and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was organized at the request of Jamaica’s Ministry of Health and Wellness. The mission seeks to bolster Jamaica’s national response by delivering specialized medical expertise and technical aid to the hardest-hit regions. Dr. Joseph Mendlovic, deputy director-general of Israel’s Ministry of Health, and Professor Ofer Marin, a globally renowned expert in disaster medicine and humanitarian field operations, will lead the delegation. According to Israel’s ambassador to Jamaica, Raslan Abu Rukun, the team will divide into two groups upon arrival, deploying to two hospitals in the affected areas. The delegation includes doctors, nurses, and paramedical professionals specializing in emergency medicine, paediatrics, women’s health, public health, and other critical fields. The team is expected to remain in Jamaica for two weeks, providing essential medical support to those impacted by the hurricane.