Under the threat of aerial bombardment, an estimated 1.7 million men, women, and children have been forcibly displaced to Rafah, a tiny sliver of land in the south of the Gaza Strip, in Palestine. However, even in Rafah, people have not found safety.
What is the Current Situation in Rafah?
- Military operations are ongoing in Rafah.
- The confirmed threat of a full-scale imminent military incursion by Israeli forces looms over people in Rafah.
- There is a risk of death by disease or starvation due to a decimated healthcare system.
What Action Has Been Taken?
On 13 October 2023, medical teams, alongside civilians, were forced to evacuate from north to south Gaza. They established emergency medical responses in Rafah and Deir Al-Balah.
What does the Médecins Sans Frontières Report Reveal?
The report titled “Gaza’s Silent Killings: The destruction of the healthcare system and the struggle for survival in Rafah” draws upon medical data and patient testimonies to highlight the dire conditions in Rafah.
- Gaza’s entire healthcare system has been decimated.
- People in Rafah are under siege and lack access to medical care.
- Thousands of lives are at risk beyond those lost in Israeli bombardments – termed as Gaza’s “silent killings”.
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Source: www.msf.org