Health Care
Continuation and Expansion of Emergency Medical Interventions Across All Areas of the Gaza Strip Since the Beginning of the War on October 7, 2023
The National Institute for Environment and Development in Palestine acts as a representative and agent for the international organizations Heroic Hearts and Pious Projects. Through direct support, sponsorship, and funding provided by its partner institutions, the Institute has continued its extensive and focused medical efforts without interruption since the beginning of the war, addressing the needs of the injured and patients in various areas.
As the situation in the Gaza Strip worsened and the humanitarian crisis deepened, the scope of medical operations was expanded to provide urgent healthcare services to all citizens, addressing their various needs. This significantly alleviated the suffering of the population. A large number of medical clinics were established and operated, equipped with essential medical supplies, consumables, medications, and necessary treatments to conduct emergency medical interventions, addressing a wide range of diseases and injuries. In addition, highly skilled and professional medical and administrative staff were appointed, who continued working in these clinics under the most challenging conditions.
Furthermore, these clinics were expanded, redeployed, and redistributed multiple times to new and different areas to ensure continuous access to healthcare, depending on the displacement conditions and the flow of displaced persons from danger zones to the most densely populated refugee camps.
There was a continued focus on primary care, rehabilitation for children with amputations, maternal care, and providing psychological support to those in need throughout the course of the war. Efforts to improve and develop medical services for the affected population remained ongoing. A large number of memoranda of understanding and agreements were signed between the Institute and key medical institutions in Gaza to enhance joint efforts, exchange, and integrate roles to provide the best possible medical services to the war-affected population.
The table below contains key figures and information regarding the medical clinics and healthcare centers currently managed and overseen by the Institute :
| Location / Address | Number of Clinics | Type of Services | Medical Staff | Average Daily Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Tuffah, Al-Katiba / Gaza | 2 | Primary Care Centers | General Practitioner, Nurse, Pharmacist, Midwife, Administrator | 120 |
| North Al-Karama / Gaza | 1 | Primary Care | General Practitioner, Nurse, Pharmacist, Administrator | 120 |
| Nuseirat / Central Region | 1 | Primary Care | General Practitioner, Nurse, Pharmacist, Administrator | 120 |
| Khan Younis / Southern Gaza | 5 | Primary Care | General Practitioner, Nurse, Pharmacist, Administrator | 100 |
| Gaza City | 5 | Primary Care | General Practitioner, Nurse, Pharmacist, Administrator | 100 |
| European Gaza Hospital (EGH) / Southern Gaza | 1 | Specialized Surgical Care | Orthopedic Surgeon, Vascular Surgeon, Two Neurosurgeons | 100 |
| Gaza City | 1 | Pediatric Clinic | Pediatrician, Nurse, Pharmacist, Administrator | 80 |
| Gaza City | 1 | Maternity Care Clinic | Obstetrician, Midwife, Nurse, Administrator | 60 |
| Khan Younis / Southern Gaza | 1 | Children’s Prosthetic Rehabilitation Center | Orthopedic Doctor (Part-time), Physical Therapist, Psychologist, Nurse, Administrator | 24 cases per week |
| Gaza City | 1 | Children’s Prosthetic Rehabilitation Center | Orthopedic Doctor (Part-time), Physical Therapist, Psychologist, Nurse, Administrator | 24 cases per week |
Ongoing Medical and Humanitarian Projects:
Two additional clinics are being planned for Rafah and Al-Qarara, with efforts underway to address security concerns and move forward with their establishment.
Plans are in progress to rehabilitate pediatric and maternity care clinics as soon as the conditions allow, ensuring enhanced care for affected communities.
Future Improvements:
The construction and development of a central emergency medical care hospital in the southern Gaza Strip, fully funded and supported by Pious Projects partners, in direct collaboration and logistical coordination with the Jordanian government.
Increasing clinic operating hours to accommodate more patients.
Strengthening partnerships with international medical organizations to provide more medical staff and equipment.
Launching psychological support programs for children affected by injuries and limb amputations.
