Gaza’s Healthcare System on the Brink: 17 Out of 36 Hospitals Functioning Partially

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that only 17 out of 36 hospitals in Gaza are currently functioning partially. The ongoing conflict has severely impacted the healthcare system, with hospitals facing challenges such as physical damage, fuel shortages, limited medical supplies, and a loss of personnel. The WHO has documented 1,098 attacks on healthcare facilities in occupied Palestinian territories between October 7, 2023, and August 22, 2024, with 492 of these occurring in Gaza. These attacks have resulted in 747 deaths and 969 injuries. The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire, with over 40,000 Palestinians killed, including over 16,000 children and 10,000 women, since the start of the Israeli offensive on October 7, 2023. The conflict has also caused significant damage to civilian infrastructure, including hospitals and schools.