GAZA, (PIC)
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has warned that Gaza’s healthcare system remains in a “suffocating” state, with around 60 percent of cases treated in its facilities over the past six months involving direct trauma injuries.
Shaima Ouda, a mental health awareness supervisor with the organization, said conditions in Gaza have shown little improvement despite the implementation of a ceasefire in October 2025.
She described the humanitarian situation as extremely severe, noting that Palestinians continue to face deteriorating living and health conditions across the enclave.
According to Ouda, restrictions on the entry of medical supplies have significantly undermined healthcare services, making it increasingly difficult to secure essential medications, particularly for chronic illnesses such as insulin-dependent conditions.
She added that hospitals are also facing acute shortages of surgical tools, sterilization materials, and infection prevention supplies, further limiting the ability of medical teams to respond effectively.
The worsening living conditions have contributed to the spread of disease, including skin infections, diarrhea, and respiratory illnesses, driven by a lack of clean water and inadequate sanitation services.
Ouda also highlighted a growing spread of diseases such as scabies, particularly among children living in shelters and tents, where overcrowding and poor hygiene conditions persist.
“People’s suffering continues despite talk of a ceasefire,” she said, warning that the health sector is on the brink of collapse due to severe shortages and declining basic services.
MSF called for urgent international action to prevent further deterioration and to support Gaza’s struggling healthcare system.
