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Baby Aisha’s sight saved thanks to MAP’s support for neonatal care in Gaza

Thanks to MAP’s support for neonatal care in Gaza, Fedaa’s baby Aisha, who was born prematurely, received urgent treatment to save her sight.

“Ten minutes is not enough for a person with a disability to evacuate their home safely”

During Israel’s most recent attack on Gaza between 9-14 May, people with disabilities were once again impacted. Saadi, who lives in the city of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza, is one such individual.

As bombardment of Gaza ends, international action is needed to finally address root causes

A ceasefire agreement brokered by Egypt between Israel and Palestinian armed factions on Saturday 13 May has brought to and end five days of Israel’s devastating bombardment in Gaza.

Amid deadly airstrikes, Israel further endangering Palestinian lives by preventing exit of Gaza patients

In addition to casualties caused by this latest bombardment, Israel has endangered Palestinians’ health by closing the Erez crossing into Israel for the fourth day in a row.

MAP responds to pressing health needs and supports hospitals amid Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

In response to the three days of Israeli military airstrikes on Gaza, MAP has been working tirelessly to address the pressing medical needs, and support hospitals and vital health services.

MAP calls for protection of civilians in Gaza after Israeli airstrikes kill four children

MAP is deeply alarmed by the killing of 13 Palestinians in airstrikes carried out by the Israeli military in the early hours of Tuesday 9 May.

“Just because you lose your limb, it doesn’t mean you lose your life”: The advocate rallying for disability rights in Gaza

In this blog, Naji Naji, a board member at the Social Developmental Forum (SDF) and disability rights consultant, shares his experiences growing up with a disability in Gaza and how SDF’s work has improved his knowledge and rights activism.

Chronic impunity continues to prevail for grave attacks on Palestinian healthcare

On the five year anniversary of the start of the “Great March of Return” protests in Gaza, Al Mezan Center for Human Rights, MAP and LPHR raise the alarm that chronic impunity continues to prevail for grave attacks on Palestinian healthcare.

Five years on from the Great March of Return wounds are still unhealed

Ahmad is still being treated for a gunshot wound he sustained during the ‘Great March of Return’ protests in Gaza, five years ago today.

Gaza neurosurgeon develops skills and expertise during training at London hospital

Dr Hazem Kuheil was nominated by the Palestinian Ministry of Health to attend a four-week clinical observership at King’s College Hospital in London.

Recovering from malnutrition in Gaza: Three-year-old Aya’s story

Three-year-old Aya has recently recovered from severe wasting which was spotted and diagnosed by the community health screening team at Ard El Insan (AEI), MAP’s partner in Gaza.

Living with a disability in Gaza: Lama’s journey to independence

Lama has difficulties in a range of cognitive tasks, but CFTA’s Women’s Health Centre in Gaza is helping her on her journey to independence.

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