Gaza is severely attacked and huge destruction of targeting healthcare Gaza’s healthcare system by Israel military created displacement effectively. Recently two of the military challenges to improving surgical capacity in Gaza are the blockade and the frequent military attacks on healthcare settings, which have only worsened since October 2023.
The atmosphere in Gaza suffers to systematic destruction, including the displacement with blocked the stifling siege that prevented the arrival of food and medicine. The environment without electricity and cut off water and there is source to transform wastewater, sewage and solid waste, also means of transportation and medical devices.
Since 2005, lack of army, settlers and dismantling of the settlements which led to weakening the economy, particularly agriculture and industrial sectors have been impoverished the ability of the people of Gaza to the survival.
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Healthcare indicators before 2023
In 2022, Gaza had primary health care centers evolved with 159 of which 52 belonged to the Ministry of Health, 22 to UNRWA, 80 to non-governmental organizations and 5 to the military medical services including community psychiatric clinics.
The systematic bombing had a severe negative impact on public health indicators that lead to deaths more than 26,000 according to Ministry of Health in Gaza. The attack on the hospitals involved 7,780 people were reported missing while 21 out of 36 hospitals were completely out of services.
The Lack of providing certain survival healthcare to operate the atmosphere hygiene formed the conditions infectious viral disease. Which primarily affects children under five years old that leads to permanent paralysis or death in severe cases.
Threat of Polio in Gaza
The requirements gathered medical equipment’s, medicine and fuel for power generators, Later Israel army has occupied hospitals with tanks and armored vehicles. The people in Gaza have been facing severe blockade and the lack of approval for carrying humanitarian aid to the attacked area. Particularly emergency condition of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure as well as notably gynaecological and maternity cases.
Polio, had been free in Gaza for past 25years, is now facing the threat of polio rapidly spreading, over half of its primary health facilities destroyed. Gaza’s deteriorating health system is a direct consequence of years of conflict.
The current military operations have crippled the healthcare infrastructure, which led to lack of medical supplies, including vaccines that become essential. The situation is so terrible, Dr. Ayadil Saparbekov, hea of the Who’s team in the Palestinian territories, highlighted destruction of sewage pumps and wastewater treatment plants non-functional.
Global Response and Need for a Ceasefire
The international community, including the World Health Organization (WHO), the officials and Israeli public health experts have called for a coordinated and comprehensive response to contain the virus and prevent its spread. This response, however, is contingent on a ceasefire, which would allow for the safe delivery of vaccines and medical supplies, as well as the restoration of basic health services.
Israeli epidemiologists and public health experts, have also urged for a ceasefire, emphasizing that the children in Gaza and Israel are innocent victims of the ongoing conflict. violence is not just for humanitarian reasons but to prevent the spread of a highly contagious disease that could have devastating consequences for both populations.
The threat of a polio outbreak in Gaza is a stark reminder of the devastating impact of conflict on public health. Addressing this crisis will require immediate action, including a ceasefire, the delivery of vaccines, and the rebuilding of Gaza’s health systems. The international community must step up to support these efforts and prevent a preventable disease from claiming more lives in Gaza.
