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Israel Orders Evacuation of Critical Gaza Hospitals Amid Escalating Conflict

Israel has issued an immediate evacuation order for staff and patients from two of Gaza's most vital hospitals, Indonesian Hospital in Beit Lahiya and al-Awda Hospital in Jabalia, due to the threat of military attacks. This directive has sparked international concern, especially from the United Nations,......

Gaza Hospitals Face Critical Safety Crisis, UN Human Rights Commissioner Warns

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk warned Tuesday that hospitals in the Gaza Strip, meant to serve as sanctuaries, have instead become hazardous environments for Palestinians seeking medical care. Speaking amid ongoing regional tensions, Turk emphasized the critical importance of protecting......

Israeli Forces Strike Last Major Hospital in Northern Gaza, WHO Reports Facility "Out of Service"

The World Health Organization (WHO) has condemned an Israeli military operation at Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza that has effectively shuttered the region's last remaining major healthcare facility. The Friday raid has left dozens of medical staff and critically ill patients trapped inside......

Gaza's Healthcare Crisis: MSF Reveals Dire Conditions After Year of Conflict

One year into the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) reports a healthcare system on the brink of collapse. The organization's latest assessment paints a grim picture of a population struggling under relentless military operations and a severe blockade by Israeli forces. According......

UNRWA's Polio Vaccination Campaign Reaches 90% Coverage in Gaza: A Beacon of Hope Amidst Crisis

In a remarkable feat amidst the ongoing challenges in Gaza, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has achieved an impressive 90% coverage in its polio vaccination campaign. This achievement serves as a glimmer of hope and a testament to the resilience......

Over 520,000 Children Vaccinated Against Polio in Gaza Amid Ongoing Health Initiatives

In a significant public health achievement, more than 520,000 children in Gaza have received vaccinations against polio, marking a crucial step in the region's efforts to combat this preventable disease. The vaccination campaign, which is part of a broader initiative to enhance child health, underscores......

Gaza Initiates Massive Polio Vaccination Drive Amid Conflict and Health Crisis

In a critical move to safeguard public health, Gaza's Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the United Nations and various non-governmental organizations, has launched an extensive polio vaccination campaign targeting 640,000 children. This initiative comes in response to the first polio case......

Gaza's Silent Crisis: Famine Claims Lives of Young Children

The hospital’s pediatric ward struggles to care for malnourished children alongside those injured in bombings, with limited resources and space. Gaza is witnessing a growing catastrophe as child malnutrition and dehydration claim more lives in the war-torn enclave. Unlike those killed in Israeli......

Polio Vaccination Drive in Gaza: A Race Against Time Amid Ongoing Conflict

In a critical effort to combat the resurgence of polio in Gaza, a massive vaccination campaign has been launched amidst escalating hostilities. Over 1.2 million doses of the polio vaccine arrived in the besieged territory on Monday, marking the beginning of an ambitious initiative to immunize more than......

Gaza's Healthcare Crisis Intensifies: Key Hospital Faces Mass Exodus Amid Conflict Escalation

In a stark illustration of the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, one of the territory's last functioning medical facilities, the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, is rapidly emptying as Israeli forces advance and evacuation orders expand. This development marks a critical juncture......