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WHO: Gaza health sector being brought “to its knees”

This week the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a statement warning that electricity cuts and continued shortages of medicines and medical supplies in Gaza are further restricting the access of 2 million Palestinians to critical healthcare.

Israeli security forces raid hospital, obstructions to healthcare reported amid Jerusalem clashes

Al Makassed Hospital was raided by Israeli security forces on Monday, amid clashes in occupied East Jerusalem this week.

MAP’s Gaza team: Power cuts affecting healthcare and all aspects of day-to-day life

MAP's team in Gaza report on how worsening power cuts are affecting daily life and the provision of healthcare.

Over 9,000 signatures so far! Demand Health and Dignity for Palestinians

The MAP team would like to thank all of our supporters who have so far added their voice to our campaign calling on the UK government to support Palestinian health and dignity.

Take action: write to your MP to support Palestinian health and dignity

Join Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) in calling on the newly elected UK government to support the health and dignity of Palestinians.

New infographic shows how Israel’s occupation obstructs the development of Palestinian healthcare

The latest infographic from Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) demonstrates how Israel’s occupation obstructs the development of Palestinian healthcare.

New MAP briefing exposes how Israel’s occupation obstructs the development of Palestinian healthcare

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) has today released the fourth in our series of briefings investigating the impact of 50 years of Israel’s military occupation on the health and dignity of Palestinians.

A decade of blockade and closure: Gaza’s patients at risk

Next Wednesday Palestinians in Gaza mark 10 years under Israel’s suffocating blockade and closure. Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) is extremely concerned about the continued negative impact it is having on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, and in particular its effects on healthcare and patients.

Another patient in Gaza dies after being denied access to hospital

Al Mezan Centre for Human Rights this week reported on another sad death of a Palestinian patient denied permission to travel to East Jerusalem for medical treatment.

World Health Assembly calls for support for Palestinian health system

At the 70th World Health Assembly last week, WHO Director-General Margaret Chan reported on the health situation in the occupied Palestinian territory.

The blockade tightens for Gaza's patients

For several years, the UN has warned that Gaza could be ‘unliveable’ by 2020. As people residing there mark ten years under Israel’s blockade and closure of Gaza in June, many would argue that this is already the case.

Documenting deaths as Israel’s restrictions on Gaza patient travel continue

This week the World Health Organisation (WHO) released its latest data on the restriction of movement for Palestinians requiring medical treatment outside of Gaza.

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