Health care officials in northern Gaza have issued a dire warning about the critical shortages in medical supplies as Israeli bombardment in the area has escalated. Dr. Mohamed Saleh, acting director of Al-Awda Hospital in Beit Lahiya, described the situation as grim, with the pervasive smell of death in the air. He highlighted that ambulances are struggling to transport the injured due to the relentless Israeli attacks. The hospital is facing severe shortages in staff, medical supplies, blood units, food for patients, and fuel to operate medical devices, leaving them unable to provide adequate care.
The repeated Israeli bombardment has caused significant damage to the hospital, destroying patient accommodations and obstructing access for emergency services. Meanwhile, Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya is also grappling with severe shortages, according to its director Hussam Abu Safiya. The hospital staff are sharing the few remaining items they have, such as bread, as their supplies have been depleted.
The Palestinian health ministry in Gaza reported that at least 74 Palestinians were killed and 130 injured in the past 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 42,792 since October 7 last year. Urgent calls have been made for the protection of medical teams and the establishment of safe corridors to deliver essential medical supplies, food, and fuel to prevent further loss of lives.
The humanitarian crisis in northern Gaza has reached a breaking point, with health care facilities struggling to cope with the overwhelming demand for medical assistance. Efforts are being made to address the critical shortages and ensure that vital supplies reach those in need. source has reached out to the Israeli military for a comment on the intensive bombardment in northern Gaza.
