‘We just sit and cry’: Gaza’s cancer patients die waiting for treatment
Summary
Many cancer patients in Gaza cannot access medical treatment due to Israeli restrictions and a lack of resources following the destruction of healthcare facilities. The main hospital for cancer care has been destroyed, and aid with necessary medical supplies has not been delivered effectively. Doctors in Gaza are severely limited in their ability to provide care, resulting in a high number of cancer-related deaths.Key Facts
- 11,000 cancer patients in Gaza cannot leave for treatment due to Israeli border restrictions.
- The main cancer treatment hospital in Gaza, the Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital, was destroyed during the conflict.
- Medical supplies meant to treat cancer have not been effectively delivered to Gaza, despite ceasefire agreements.
- Doctors in Gaza report they have lost access to essential equipment and medicines, including chemotherapy and painkillers.
- Many essential cancer treatment protocols are unavailable, making some treatments impossible to complete.
- Around 3,250 patients have official permissions to get treatment abroad but cannot leave due to border closures.
- Cancer-related deaths in Gaza have reportedly tripled since October 2023.
- Medical staff who remain face significant psychological stress due to their inability to help patients effectively.
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