Overcrowded Hospitals and Shortages of Medical Supplies Worsen Crisis
The healthcare system in Gaza is facing an unprecedented crisis as hospitals struggle to cope with overwhelming numbers of patients, severe shortages of medical supplies, and continued attacks on medical personnel. The ongoing conflict has placed immense pressure on an already fragile infrastructure, raising urgent calls for international intervention.
Dr. Nizam Mamode, a retired transplant surgeon who recently spent a month volunteering at Gaza’s Nasser hospital, described the situation as “beyond catastrophic.” He witnessed overcrowded wards, doctors forced to perform surgeries without adequate anesthesia, and a critical lack of essential medicines. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than half of Gaza’s hospitals are no longer functioning due to bombings and supply shortages.
Humanitarian organizations report that attacks on medical facilities have made it nearly impossible for doctors to provide care. Many patients, including children and the elderly, are left untreated due to the destruction of infrastructure and blockades preventing the entry of vital aid. The United Nations has called for an immediate ceasefire to allow medical teams to operate safely and deliver urgent supplies.
International governments and aid agencies are struggling to send assistance, as access to the region remains restricted. Meanwhile, medical workers on the ground continue to operate in life-threatening conditions, urging the global community to take decisive action to prevent further loss of life.
The crisis in Gaza’s healthcare system underscores the devastating human toll of the conflict, with thousands of civilians in desperate need of urgent medical attention. Calls for humanitarian corridors and international diplomatic efforts are growing louder, as the world watches the worsening situation unfold.
(Associated Medias) – All rights reserved