Palestinian Healthcare on the Brink Amid Ongoing Conflict

A Collapsing Healthcare System

Years of occupation and conflict have brought Gaza’s healthcare system to the verge of collapse. Hospitals face chronic shortages of essential supplies, such as antibiotics, painkillers, and medical equipment. Patients with chronic illnesses, including cancer and diabetes, struggle to access the treatment they need. As airstrikes continue, healthcare workers risk their lives to provide care, often working without electricity or clean water.

Children and the Most Vulnerable at Risk

Children are among the most affected, suffering from both physical injuries and psychological trauma. With limited access to vaccinations and proper medical care, preventable diseases like polio are making a return. The lack of clean water has led to widespread malnutrition and waterborne diseases. These conditions have devastated families, forcing them to endure not only the horrors of war but the collapse of basic services meant to protect their well-being.

International Assistance Needed

Palestinian doctors and nurses are working tirelessly, but the lack of resources makes it nearly impossible for them to keep up with the growing number of patients. International aid organizations continue to call for unrestricted humanitarian access to Gaza, so that essential supplies can reach hospitals and medical facilities. Without this, the healthcare system will continue to crumble, and the lives of innocent civilians will remain at risk.

How to Stand Up for Palestine

To support Palestinian healthcare efforts, you can

• donate to organizations like Doctors Without Borders or UNRWA, who provide direct medical assistance to affected communities.
• Raise awareness by sharing stories from Palestinian healthcare workers, or
• by organizing local fundraisers.