The Red Cross has set up a field hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip, to provide urgent medical care to those affected by the conflict. What services are provided at the field hospital in Rafah? Emergency medical care Surgical procedures Maternal and child health services Mental health support How are the medical staff coping with the … Read more
Displacement Crisis in Gaza: Desperate Conditions for Families How are families coping with forced displacement? Haider has been displaced 8 times in Al-Mawasi due to explosions. Kamil and his children have moved multiple times in search of safety. What are the living conditions like for displaced families? Living conditions are dire for families on the … Read more
The Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip has been operational for two months. What services are provided? Emergency medical care Surgical procedures Post-operative care How many patients have been treated so far? Over 500 patients have received medical attention at the hospital. Any challenges faced by the medical staff? Shortage of medical supplies … Read more
Life as a Displaced Person in Al-Mawasi: The Heartbreaking Reality Meet Haider, a man who has been constantly on the move across the Al-Mawasi area, living in a tent. In his own words, “I’ve been forcibly displaced eight times, an average of once a month.” The recent displacement due to explosions left him sleepless for … Read more
Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Lead to Devastating Casualties What happened on May 26th in Gaza? Israeli airstrikes hit a camp in a designated safe zone 180 wounded people and 28 dead at Trauma Stabilisation Point Patients treated for shrapnel wounds, fractures, and burns What was Médecins Sans Frontières’s response? Strong denouncement of the bloody attack … Read more
On the night of 26 May, a devastating event unfolded as Israeli airstrikes targeted a camp in a designated safe zone, leading to tragic consequences in Tal al Sultan, Gaza. Let’s delve into the details: What Happened? 180 wounded individuals and 28 fatalities were reported at the Trauma Stabilisation Point in Tal al Sultan, Gaza. … Read more
What is the latest news about evacuations in Rafah? The recent news release highlights the instructions for evacuations in Rafah issued by Israel. The ICRC emphasizes the importance of protecting civilian lives and providing them with essential resources such as food, water, and medical aid. Israel issued instructions to evacuate certain areas in Rafah. The … Read more
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 … Read more