‘Hospitals have become battlegrounds’: Gaza’s health system on brink of collapse
2025-01-03 12:00
Gaza City, Palestine – The health system in the Gaza Strip is on the brink of collapse, as hospitals have become “battlegrounds” in the ongoing conflict with Israel, according to a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO).
The report, released on January 3, 2025, found that the health system in Gaza is “overwhelmed and underfunded,” and that “hospitals have become targets of attack.”
“The situation in Gaza is a humanitarian crisis,” said Dr. Gerald Rockenschaub, WHO’s regional director for the Eastern Mediterranean. “The health system is on the brink of collapse, and the lives of millions of people are at risk.”
The report found that the number of attacks on hospitals in Gaza has increased in recent years. In 2024, there were 10 attacks on hospitals in Gaza, and in the first two weeks of 2025, there have already been two attacks.
The attacks on hospitals have had a devastating impact on the health system in Gaza. Many hospitals have been damaged or destroyed, and medical staff have been killed or injured. As a result, the number of beds available in hospitals has decreased, and the quality of care has declined.
The report also found that the health system in Gaza is underfunded. The Palestinian Authority, which is responsible for the health system in Gaza, is facing a severe budget crisis. As a result, the health system is struggling to pay for essential supplies, such as medicines and equipment.
The WHO is calling on the international community to take action to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The organization is calling for an end to the violence, and for increased funding for the health system in Gaza.
“The people of Gaza are suffering,” said Dr. Rockenschaub. “The international community must act now to help them.”
Additional Information:
- The Gaza Strip is a densely populated coastal enclave located between Israel and Egypt. It is home to approximately 2.3 million people, most of whom are Palestinian refugees.
- The Gaza Strip has been under Israeli blockade since 2007. The blockade has severely restricted the movement of people and goods in and out of Gaza, and has had a devastating impact on the economy.
- The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine has had a significant impact on the health system in Gaza. The attacks on hospitals, the lack of funding, and the blockade have all contributed to the collapse of the health system.
- The international community has a responsibility to help the people of Gaza. The WHO is calling for an end to the violence, and for increased funding for the health system in Gaza.
‘Hospitals have become battlegrounds’: Gaza’s health system on brink of collapse
The AI has provided us with the news.
I’ve asked Google Gemini the following question, and here’s its response.
Humanitarian Aid a new article on 2025-01-03 12:00 titled “‘Hospitals have become battlegrounds’: Gaza’s health system on brink of collapse”. Please write a detailed article on this news item, including any relevant information. Answers should be in English.
6