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.
