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Marking one year of MAP’s COVID-19 emergency response in Palestine and Lebanon

MAP’s Director of Programmes Dr Andy Ferguson, describes the work we have been doing to save lives in one year of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A lifeline to those living on the edge: MAP’s mobile clinic for threatened Hebron communities

With no local healthcare infrastructure or public transport in the village of Beren, mobile clinics such as the one supported of MAP are a literal lifeline. Duaa Burqan, one of the village’s residents, describes the challenges facing the local community.

New MAP animation: Breast cancer care in Gaza

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) has launched a new animation highlighting the many challenges faced by women in Gaza affected by breast cancer.

As Palestinian coronavirus cases more than double in a week, international support as vital as ever

The number of COVID-19 cases in the occupied Palestinian territory has more than doubled in just one week, intensifying fears of a widespread outbreak and highlighting the need for sustained long-term support to the Palestinian health workers battling the disease.

تقرير حديث: الحصانة المزمنة تستمر بتعريض حياة الأطقم الطبية الفلسطينية للخطر

بينما يحتفي العالم بجهود الأطقم الطبية في مواجهة تفشي وباء فيروس كورونا، أصدر مركز الميزان لحقوق الإنسان وجمعية العون الطبي للفلسطينيين (MAP) ومؤسسة محامون من أجل حقوق الإنسان الفلسطيني (LPHR) تقريرا مشتركا يسلط الضوء على المخاطر التي تهدد حياة الأطقم الطبية الفلسطينية بسبب انتهاكات الاحتلال الاسرائيلي الممنهجة وإفلات الجناة من العقاب بشكل متكرر

New report: Chronic impunity for attacks is keeping Palestinian health workers in the firing line

While the world celebrates fearless healthcare workers tackling the coronavirus pandemic, a new report has highlighted how chronic impunity for attacks on Palestinian health workers is keeping them in the firing line.

A Christmas message from MAP’s Chief Executive, Aimee Shalan

MAP's Chief Executive, Aimee Shalan, thanks our supporters for their generosity and kind support in 2019, facilitating our essential and lifesaving work.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: “The worst part was the uncertainty and waiting"

Suad, a Palestinian woman from Gaza, describes the many difficulties she has faced as a breast cancer patient.

UK doctor reports on family medicine mission to the West Bank

Last week, a group of UK-based GPs travelled to the West Bank as part of our ongoing ‘family medicine’ programme in the occupied Palestinian territory.

Parents separated from children receiving medical care outside Gaza

A new report from the World Health Organization demonstrates how the restrictions Israel places on the movement of patients and families in Gaza harm patient care, including vital medical care for children.

UK to Gaza: new breast cancer diagnosis and treatment techniques

This June, a MAP-supported breast cancer mission travelled to Gaza. The visiting medics delivered training to Palestinian health workers to improve outcomes and quality of life for those affected by breast cancer.

UK Neuro Specialists travel to Gaza with MAP

Last month, a group of UK neuro specialists were again in Gaza with MAP. The visiting medics supported the local team to strengthen and improve neurosurgical services, particularly the skills needed for treating complex spinal cord and brain tumour cases.

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