The right to health in Gaza is now a privilege
Summary
Gaza’s healthcare system is collapsing due to ongoing war damage and lack of resources. Many hospitals and clinics are damaged or closed, making it very hard for displaced and sick people to get medical care, especially in informal camps where basic services are missing.Key Facts
- Gaza’s healthcare system is worsening despite no recent bombings of hospitals.
- Many displaced people live in informal camps with no medical services.
- A local medical team provided free check-ups and saw over 150 patients with various health problems.
- Patients face obstacles like high transportation costs, long distances, and extreme heat to reach doctors.
- Only 6 out of 22 UNRWA clinics that helped refugees before the war are currently open.
- 19 of Gaza’s 34 hospitals are partially functioning, often with major wards closed.
- There are only 2,200 hospital beds available for about 2 million people in Gaza.
- Lack of medication and delayed care worsen diseases and increase health risks for the population.
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