31 dec 2015
The Palestinian health ministry has described 2015 as the toughest year for the Gazan patients, who need medical treatment abroad, especially because of Egypt's persistent closure of the Rafah border crossing.
Spokesman for the ministry Ashraf al-Qudra stated on Thursday that the Egyptian authorities had opened the Rafah crossing sporadically for a total of 21 days during the year, which allowed only a very few number of patients to have medical care in Egypt's specialized hospitals.
Qudra added that Israel's racist policies and practices against Gaza patients at its crossings also contributed to their suffering and deprived them of their right to get proper medical treatment.
He also pointed to the continued scarcity of medical supplies in Gaza hospitals, which led to further deterioration in the health sector.
Spokesman for the ministry Ashraf al-Qudra stated on Thursday that the Egyptian authorities had opened the Rafah crossing sporadically for a total of 21 days during the year, which allowed only a very few number of patients to have medical care in Egypt's specialized hospitals.
Qudra added that Israel's racist policies and practices against Gaza patients at its crossings also contributed to their suffering and deprived them of their right to get proper medical treatment.
He also pointed to the continued scarcity of medical supplies in Gaza hospitals, which led to further deterioration in the health sector.
28 dec 2015
The Palestinian health ministry said Monday that two of several patients diagnosed with the virus H1N1 (swine flu) had died since the start of the current winter.
Deputy health ministry Asaad Ramlawi explained that 54 H1N1 cases had been diagnosed, treated and recovered since early winter, except two patients.
Ramlawi added that the deceased were elderly persons and suffered heart, lung and kidney problems.
He pointed out that the people vulnerable to infection are those who have low immunity, asserting that the ministry provided H1N1 vaccinations to a total of 25,000 persons of this category.
Deputy health ministry Asaad Ramlawi explained that 54 H1N1 cases had been diagnosed, treated and recovered since early winter, except two patients.
Ramlawi added that the deceased were elderly persons and suffered heart, lung and kidney problems.
He pointed out that the people vulnerable to infection are those who have low immunity, asserting that the ministry provided H1N1 vaccinations to a total of 25,000 persons of this category.
The Palestinian Health Ministry has officially opened the Indonesian Hospital on Sunday to treat the residents of northern Gaza, after the closure of Kamel Odwan Hospital for maintenance purposes.
Indonesian volunteers have supervised the construction of the hospital in north Gaza. The hospital, which was initially inaugurated on June 15, was built on donations by Indonesian citizens.
In the hospital there are 100 beds, four operating rooms, 10 ICU beds and 10 emergency beds.
Spokesman for the Ministry Ashraf Qudra said that the new hospital is to be the main hospital in northern Gaza, as it provides distinctive and modern medical services.
The hospital which was given the name Rumah Sakit Indonesia also has complete medical support facilities. Such as, 24 hours clinic, Ct-Scan tools, as well as a number of modern and up-to-date medical equipment, he underlined.
Starting from Sunday, the residents of north Gaza can head to the new Indonesian hospital for medical services, the spokesman declared.
Indonesian volunteers have supervised the construction of the hospital in north Gaza. The hospital, which was initially inaugurated on June 15, was built on donations by Indonesian citizens.
In the hospital there are 100 beds, four operating rooms, 10 ICU beds and 10 emergency beds.
Spokesman for the Ministry Ashraf Qudra said that the new hospital is to be the main hospital in northern Gaza, as it provides distinctive and modern medical services.
The hospital which was given the name Rumah Sakit Indonesia also has complete medical support facilities. Such as, 24 hours clinic, Ct-Scan tools, as well as a number of modern and up-to-date medical equipment, he underlined.
Starting from Sunday, the residents of north Gaza can head to the new Indonesian hospital for medical services, the spokesman declared.
21 dec 2015
Dozens of Palestinian youths suffered bullet injuries and others choked on tear gas on Sunday in a wave of violent clashes with the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) in Tulkarem’s Khaduri Campus.
Medics in Tulkarem kept record of several live bullet wounds, rubber bullet injuries, and suffocation cases.
The same sources added that nine youths were transferred to local hospitals, four among whom to be treated for live ammunition injuries inflicted on their lower limbs, and three others to be treated for rubber bullet wounds.
The Red Crescent ambulance crews documented 45 injuries, 35 among whom caused by heavy tear gas inhalation.
Most of the casualties were reportedly rushed to local hospitals while others received field treatment.
One of the injured protesters was identified as a member of the ambulance staff. He was transferred to Tulkarem’s public hospital for urgent treatment.
Local sources said violent clashes with the IOF rocked al-Khaduri University and culminated in heavy spates of live rounds and tear gas canisters randomly unleashed on the unarmed Palestinian university students.
Medics in Tulkarem kept record of several live bullet wounds, rubber bullet injuries, and suffocation cases.
The same sources added that nine youths were transferred to local hospitals, four among whom to be treated for live ammunition injuries inflicted on their lower limbs, and three others to be treated for rubber bullet wounds.
The Red Crescent ambulance crews documented 45 injuries, 35 among whom caused by heavy tear gas inhalation.
Most of the casualties were reportedly rushed to local hospitals while others received field treatment.
One of the injured protesters was identified as a member of the ambulance staff. He was transferred to Tulkarem’s public hospital for urgent treatment.
Local sources said violent clashes with the IOF rocked al-Khaduri University and culminated in heavy spates of live rounds and tear gas canisters randomly unleashed on the unarmed Palestinian university students.