Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
Following the 2025 ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Gaza continues to experience violence, with over 880 people killed and more than 2,600 injured. Despite a reduction in fire, daily gunfire and bombings persist, impacting civilians and health infrastructure, according to Dr. Renee Van de Weerdt, the WHO representative in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
Health services in Gaza are facing severe challenges, with reported attacks on medical facilities totaling approximately 22 this year. Barely half of Gaza's hospitals are partially functional, and none are fully operational. A critical reason is the ongoing shortage of medical supplies, many of which are blocked at Gaza's borders, hindering essential health services.
Dr. Van de Weerdt noted that items such as laboratory equipment, reagents, oxygen concentrators, and orthopedic supplies remain inaccessible, impeding disease diagnosis and outbreak detection. These shortages are worsened by overcrowding, poor sanitation, and rodent presence, increasing health risks.
Some medical items are classified as "dual-use" under Israeli regulations, meaning they could have military applications. This includes prosthetic limbs, leaving around 5,000 amputees in Gaza unable to access needed corrective surgeries.
Despite these obstacles, a prefabricated hospital ready in Jordan has been waiting for months to enter Gaza, underscoring the urgent need for unimpeded access to medical supplies to support the health system and prevent further loss of life.