The largest hospital in eastern Rafah, Abu Yousef Al Najjar, has been forced to relocate to a makeshift facility in the central part of the city due to the ongoing Israeli offensive in the region. Dr. Ibrahim Abu Nasser explained that the new facility is operating with limited resources, including less equipment, water, and electricity. This has posed challenges in providing comprehensive medical care, with the absence of ICU units, orthopedic care, and specialized treatments for chest problems.
Furthermore, the exodus of qualified doctors from the city, following Israeli army directives to evacuate, has left the medical staff at the makeshift hospital with limited expertise. While efforts are being made to manage patient care under these difficult circumstances, the situation remains precarious.
