Gaza's Healthcare System on Brink of Collapse Amid Conflict
The healthcare system in Gaza is on the brink of collapse due to the ongoing conflict, with over 5,000 people suffering severe injuries and nearly 42,000 living with life-changing injuries. Approximately 130 babies are born daily, with over a quarter delivered by Caesarean section, and at least 15 women give birth outside a health facility weekly. Over 55,000 pregnant women face displacement, bombardment, hunger, and malnutrition.
Less than 14 of Gaza's 36 hospitals remain partially functional, struggling to cope with the influx of patients. Survivors grapple with trauma, loss, and daily survival, with scarce psychosocial referral services. The situation is so dire that 24 countries have called for Israel to reopen medical corridors between Gaza and the West Bank immediately to prevent further loss of life. Countries like Canada, France, Germany, and Italy have accepted patients for specialized treatments and pledged financial, medical staff, and equipment support. Despite this, over 6,700 people fled their homes in a single day, adding to the over 417,000 displacements since mid-August.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is escalating, with the healthcare system overwhelmed and people facing severe injuries, trauma, and displacement. International efforts to provide medical support and reopen corridors are crucial to prevent further loss of life and alleviate the suffering of the Gazan population.
