Women in Gaza struggling to overcome damage inflicted by Israel’s war
Summary
In Gaza, Palestinian Rasha Abu Sbeaka is struggling with stage 3 breast cancer after surviving several bombings during Israel's military actions. Due to the damage to Gaza’s healthcare system and the closure of border crossings, she cannot access the medical care she needs. Small numbers of critically ill patients are evacuated for treatment, but Abu Sbeaka and many others remain without help.Key Facts
- Rasha Abu Sbeaka, from Gaza, has stage 3 breast cancer.
- She survived several bombings during Israel’s military actions in Gaza.
- Gaza’s healthcare system is heavily damaged, limiting access to necessary treatments.
- Closed border crossings prevent her from getting care outside Gaza.
- Small numbers of patients get evacuated for treatment through the World Health Organization.
- Around 15,000 patients need evacuation, including 3,800 children, but only a few are being helped.
- Israel has kept the Rafah border crossing with Egypt closed despite a ceasefire agreement to open it.
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