Palestinians face health risks due to micronutrient deficiencies – Reports by a national survey
Micronutrient deficits among Palestinians can have serious effects on health as well as social & economic evolution. Research by the World Bank has revealed constraints in the fight against micronutrient shortages. To enhance the populace’s micronutrient level, multi-sectoral & innovative approaches are required. The Palestinian population’s poor nutritional status is...
Read moreQRCS gives out food parcels to families in Gaza affected by COVID-19
In Palestine, the Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) provided food parcels to many Palestinian families in Gaza as part of an emergency assistance program for families directly affected by the Coronavirus pandemic, which received more than QR 1 million in aid, as situations became stressful for many during and...
Read moreHealthcare in dire condition in Gaza as Israel continues to block medical and healthcare supplies
The COVID-19 epidemic is still wreaking havoc on Gaza’s overwhelmed public health system, particularly because it overlaps with Israel’s restrictions on safe and inclusive vaccination access, a scarcity of trained, specialized medical workers, and ongoing shortages of vital drugs and disposable items. At the end of the preceding year, 40%...
Read morePalestinian Health Sector receives EUR 10 million as a show of support from Germany
The German government, as a part of its Development Bank KfW initiative, has donated a cumulative amount of EUR 10 million to support the health sector of Palestine. This agreement came into effect after being signed by the German government with support from the Prime Minister of Palestine, Mohammed...
Read moreLack of medicine in Palestine is a major concern: Health Minister
According to Palestinian Health Minister Mai al-Kaila, Israeli action and economic restraints have contributed to a medicine shortage in Palestinian territory. During a presentation in Ramallah attended by officials from the United Nations, the United States, the European Union, and the World Bank, Al-Kaila examined the situation of health care...
Read moreFarmers alarmed over foot-and-mouth outbreak in Palestine
Farmers in Palestine have criticized the Palestinian Authority for discontinuing a vaccination program that has proven crucial in protecting animals from an endemic disease. An outbreak of the foot-and-mouth disease in the West Bank earlier this year killed tens of thousands of sheep and nearly bankrupted Palestinian farmers living under...
Read moreIn Palestine, COVID-19 has waned as the number of cases reached its lowest level in weeks
The number of new COVID-19 cases in Palestine has been maintained at an all-time low this week. The report comes from the Ministry of Health in Palestine, with only 174 new cases reported in a single week. According to the COVID-19 weekly statement from the Health Ministry (MoH), 168 new...
Read morePeople demand that WHO stop erasing Palestinians from healthcare reports and records
In the domain of global health, good intentions are buried. Last week, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus delivered a highly praised speech at the World Health Assembly. He lectured on “the serious health consequences of battle” and concluded, “If we do not pursue peace, we will find war.” Today...
Read moreOver the past week, 132 Covid-19 cases have been reported in Palestine
According to a statement issued today by Palestine’s Ministry of Health, 132 new cases of COVID-19 were found in the country between May 22 and May 29. It was reported that 123 new cases had been discovered in the West Bank, and that 106 people who had been infected with...
Read moreRecent escalations have led to stagnating health needs in the occupied Palestinian territory
As the cease-fire in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) remains in place, the World Health Organization (WHO) is stepping up efforts to provide health care to around 200 000 people in need. WHO has given medications to support trauma care and ambulance services for about 2,000 injured Gaza Strip...
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