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The platform "Documenting the Targeting and Destruction of the Health Sector in the Gaza Strip" presents accurate and detailed information about the Israeli assault on health during the genocidal war. This includes data on the attacks on healthcare facilities and health workers who have been killed, abducted, tortured, and maimed by Israeli forces during the genocide, and relevant statements by international organizations and healthcare institutions. These are complemented by original analysis by researchers and authors covering a range of issues in the targeting of the health sector, through which Israeli occupation forces have created a "war biosphere". Read more

200 days of War – Health Cluster Overview
Public Health Situation Analysis (PHSA) on Hostilities in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) - 02 May 2024

SUMMARY OF CRISIS AND KEY FINDINGS

250 days of War – Health Cluster Overview
Public Health Situation Analysis (PHSA) on Hostilities in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) - 22 July 2024

SUMMARY OF CRISIS AND KEY FINDINGS

Although Gaza has suffered previous escalations, the current war stands out as unprecedented in the scale of death, destruction, and human suffering it has incurred, with repercussions that will echo for generations to come.

Public Health Impact of the Forced Mass Displacement - July 2024
300 Days of War: Health Crisis in the occupied Palestinian territory

The ongoing conflict in the Occupied Palestinian Territory— Gaza Strip and West Bank — has led to a devastating humanitarian crisis marked by significant loss of life and widespread disruptions in healthcare. Over the past 300 days, the Gaza Strip has witnessed more than 39,500 fatalities, with a staggering 91,000 injuries reported. In the West Bank, there have been 594 fatalities and more than 5,600 injuries, highlighting the severe impact of violence on local communities.

Health Facilities in the Gaza Strip Affected by July Evacuation Orders - 07-Aug-2024
Forced Mass Displacement Impact on Public Health - Aug 2024
Urgent Hygiene Crisis: Combatting Diarrhea and Skin Infections in Gaza

A call for action for the Importation of Soap, Shampoo, and Detergent

Urgent action needed: A call to provide critical hygiene supplies to Gaza’s vulnerable

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached an alarming level due to a critical shortage of essential hygiene items such as soap, shampoo, and detergents. Families are struggling to maintain basic hygiene in overcrowded shelters, which increases the risk of communicable diseases like diarrhea, respiratory infections, and skin diseases such as scabies. Children, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable, as they are unable to protect themselves without access to these essential supplies.

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Dr. Abdullah Ghali Recounts Healthcare Under Siege During Gaza Mission Last Year
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
Reported impact snapshot | Gaza Strip (25 March 2025)
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
Note to Correspondents: on Gaza