The devastation of healthcare facilities across Gaza is compounded by blockades and delivery bottlenecks, leading to severe shortages of medicines, medical supplies, and life-saving equipment.

Relief International’s team on the ground is tirelessly working to address these challenges.

Partnering with Al Awda Health and Communities Association, an organization that operates health facilities and specializes in providing healthcare in Gaza, we are committed to restoring health services in the middle and northern areas of the Gaza Strip—one healthcare facility at a time. This partnership is not just about collaboration; it represents a shared commitment to building lasting change and fostering hope for the future of Gaza’s communities.

This work is critical, as the situation across Gaza remains desperate. Hospitals are struggling with a relentless influx of patients, while heavy restrictions on supplies and limited movement into and within Gaza have led to shortages of fuel, food, water, and essential medical equipment. The ongoing conflict further complicates access to hospitals for both patients and staff.

Despite these enormous barriers, Al Awda’s facilities are among the few that continue to offer healthcare to Gazans. In particular, the Al Awda facility in Jabalia is one of only three functioning hospitals in the northern region, serving as a crucial lifeline for thousands of refugees—many of whom are women and children whose homes and communities have been devastated.

With support from European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations, Relief International is doing everything possible to keep Al Awda’s facilities operational. So far, we have established two supply routes to deliver essential medical supplies to the hospitals. To mitigate potential disruptions, we are developing adaptable supply chains to ensure a consistent flow of resources.

“The hospital we are supporting in Northern Gaza is functioning with only 50% of the supplies it needs. Yet, the dedicated team continues to provide care without turning anyone away—a testament to the incredible work being done on the ground,” says Paul McQuinn, Relief International’s Regional Security and Access Director, who recently visited the healthcare facilities in Nuseirat and Jabalia.

“We are optimistic about our partnership with Al Awda and are committed to laying the foundation for restoring healthcare systems that ensure long-term well-being, going beyond just immediate needs,” adds Ahmed Fadel, Relief International’s Country Director in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

As we look to the future, we remain dedicated to working with Al Awda to meet the healthcare needs of Gaza’s communities, ensuring that every individual has access to the care they deserve.

But we cannot do this alone.

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