Gaza Hospitals Struggle Amid Oxygen Shortage
The Gaza Strip is facing a severe shortage of medical oxygen, with currently 12 out of 34 oxygen production stations shut down, threatening the lives of patients who rely on it critically. Oxygen is primarily used in intensive care units, incubators, and surgical procedures, and the diminished capacity hampers the provision of these essential services. The crisis has led to rationing supplies, postponing surgeries, and increasing risks for critically ill patients. This situation stems from the deterioration of station infrastructure and equipment, as well as the difficulty in obtaining the necessary spare parts to restart operations. These conditions have resulted in the worsening health of over 350,000 chronic patients, along with a rise in disease outbreaks due to the shortage of medicines and healthcare services, amidst ongoing destruction of healthcare facilities and weak financial support.
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