Arrr, those noble scallywags be still bringin' wee ones into the world while the Holy Land be in turmoil!
2024-06-16
Arrr mateys! The Holy Family Hospital n Bethlehem, a stone's throw from where Jesus himself was born, be settin' sail towards a future where not a single wee babe in the Holy Land be born without a bed to lay their precious little head upon. Aye, they be doin' the Lord's work indeed!
In the language of a 17th-century pirate, just 1,500 steps from where Jesus was born, a chivalric order of Catholic knights be working towards ensuring that no newborn baby in the Holy Land is denied a bed. The Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta, commonly known as the Order of Malta, runs the Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem, West Bank. Despite the grim economic and political situation in the region, the hospital offers top-tier maternity care comparable to prestigious U.S. hospitals.The hospital, dubbed the "jewel" of the Order of Malta, provides a glimmer of hope for Bethlehem residents caught in regional hostilities. With a commitment to Catholic ethics, the hospital serves all patients regardless of their ability to pay, upholding a Catholic identity with religious imagery adorning its premises.Operated by over 220 local Palestinians, the hospital employs an egalitarian workforce featuring a significant number of Muslim women. The Order of Malta subsidizes care, ensuring no patient is turned away due to financial constraints, even increasing subsidies to 75% to maintain dignity and accessibility to vital healthcare.Despite financial challenges, the hospital remains a beacon of hope, committed to maintaining high-quality care without compromising staff salaries or patient services.