About this episode

The episode discusses the state of Gaza's healthcare system nine months after the ceasefire, highlighting ongoing challenges faced by healthcare workers and patients.

What does Gaza’s healthcare system look like nine months after the ceasefire? According to Dr. Mohammad Abu Afash, the crisis is far from over. From destroyed hospitals and chronic medicine shortages to disease outbreaks in overcrowded displacement camps. This episode explores the ongoing challenges facing healthcare workers and patients amid continuing attacks, displacement, and blockade. Thank you for tuning into This is Palestine, the official podcast of The IMEU! For more stories and resources, visit us at imeu.org. Stay connected with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theIMEU Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theIMEU/ For more insights, follow our host, Diana Buttu, on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/dianabuttu

People in this episode

Host: Diana Buttu

Guest: Dr. Mohammad Abu Afash

Topics covered

• healthcare
• Gaza
• ceasefire
• displacement
• blockade
• medicine shortages
• disease outbreaks

Keywords

• Gaza
• healthcare system
• ceasefire
• medicine shortages
• disease outbreaks
• displacement camps
• challenges

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Organizations: The IMEU

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