As of July 29 in the Gaza Strip:
- 39,363 killed
- 91,000 injured
- 86% of the Gaza Strip is under evacuation orders
Currently, Médecins du Monde operates three primary health care centers in the “Middle Area.”
Although our NGO has managed to locally procure certain medications and disposable supplies, the closure of borders and the blockade of essential goods have compromised access to quality care and prevented our teams from ensuring a continuum of care.
The shortage of alcohol-based products is particularly critical given the increasing number of skin and infectious diseases.
“As humanitarian actors, our presence in Gaza is possible thanks to the unwavering commitment of our colleagues in the field, despite the risks these individuals face for their own lives. Our continued presence must not be seen as an indication of unimpeded access. […] The risks to which our colleagues are exposed at every moment are unacceptable and contrary to the protections provided by international law. In Gaza, there is virtually no space left to operate. We, the undersigned NGOs, continue to call for an immediate and lasting ceasefire and maintain that this is the only way to provide humanitarian aid, protect, and save lives in Gaza.“