Palestinian healthcare crisis endangers lives

The Palestinian healthcare sector is facing a severe crisis that threatens the lives of thousands of patients due to financial blockade. The stock of essential medicines has significantly depleted, and some vital treatment categories, such as cancer medications and dialysis supplies, have come to a halt. There is a major shortage of necessary medical supplies. Consequently, some hospitals have closed and are unable to admit patients, and many surgeries have been postponed. This situation is exacerbated by the Israeli occupation’s withholding of funds from the clearance revenue, which accounts for about 68% of the Palestinian financial resources. This is considered the most serious crisis in years and is worsened by the economic and financial challenges resulting from the blockade. Urgent demands have been made by donor organizations to provide vital medicines and financial support to ensure the continuity of healthcare services.

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