Palestinian Ministry of Health - Gaza

Press Release:

 The current situation inside Kamal Adwan Hospital is alarmingly deteriorating. The total number of people inside the hospital is 600, including patients, wounded, medical staff and companions

Two children were killed in the intensive care unit after the hospital's generators stopped and the oxygen station was targeted.

3 ambulances and a transport vehicle were destroyed, hindering relief and transportation operations, and the solar panel electricity generation system was destroyed, exacerbating the crisis.

 The current number of patients and wounded is 195, while the number of medical staff is 70. 3 nurses and a cleaner were injured during the ongoing events.

 The occupation forces are searching the hospital and shooting inside the various departments, increasing the state of panic and anxiety.

These circumstances require urgent intervention from humanitarian organizations to ensure everyone's safety and provide the necessary needs.

Ministry of Health
October 25, 2024