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New MAP research finds that more than 66,000 Palestinians are exposed to serious burn injuries

In 2019, MAP conducted research into the main causes of burn injuries across the oPt. The research was the first of its kind in and has recently been published in the International Wound Journal.

Breaking down the barriers for people with disabilities in Gaza

On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we spoke to Diaa, who has a visual disability, to hear how he is breaking down the barriers to participation in his community.

Addressing increasing gender-based violence in Gaza

Read how the Culture and Free Thought Association, MAP’s local partner, is filling the critical gaps of protection, health and psychosocial services for women suffering from GBV in Gaza.

MAP hosts Gaza’s second cancer conference on improving care for patients

MAP brought together 38 cancer specialists from the UK, Jordan, the West Bank and Gaza to discuss the challenges and way forward to improve the quality of cancer care for Palestinians.

“The difference between living and dying was a matter of luck”

We spoke to Dr Nidal Abu Hadrous about his experiences during the emergency response in Gaza, and the ongoing health needs of the population.

“I don’t know how we are surviving”: Six months on from Israel’s assault on Gaza

Six months have passed since Israel’s 11-day military offensive on Gaza, but the rebuilding efforts have been desperately slow and the ongoing health needs remain severe.

MAP joins UN Special Rapporteur to highlight challenges for persons with disabilities in conflict

MAP’s Community Programme Officer Haitham Saqqa joined a panel of experts to discuss the challenges facing persons with disabilities in Gaza, at the civil society launch of the latest report from the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities.

Video: What is the one thing Palestinians would like to say to UK politicians?

We asked Palestinians a question: What is the one thing you would like to say to politicians in the UK? This is what they told us.

How restrictions on Gaza are a matter of life and death for breast cancer patients

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, MAP highlights how the situation for breast cancer patients in Gaza has worsened amid the COVID-19 pandemic and Israel’s 11-day military offensive in May.

World Mental Health Day 2021: Working towards mental health care for all in Gaza

This year’s World Mental Health Day serves as a stark reminder of the mental health crisis facing Palestinians in Gaza.

إزدياد حالات الإصابة بفيروس كورونا في فلسطين: خمس أسئلة يجيبها مدير "ماب" في غزة

Palestine’s COVID-19 surge: Five key questions answered by MAP’s Gaza Director

Amid Gaza's COVID-19 surge, we asked five key questions to our Gaza Director about what this means for the beleaguered health system and how MAP is responding.

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