This week we delivered medicines and medical supplies that where purchased with donated funds.
Tuesday, 24.09.2024
With God’s grace and praise, the another shipment of medicines has arrived in southern Gaza, in cooperation between Palmed branches in Sweden, France, Denmark, and Norway, along with the Norwegian Aid Committe ( NORWAC) and the World Health Organization.
The project for the maintenance and reactivation of ambulances in Gaza, funded by the Palestinian Doctors Association in Europe, has begun in coordination with the Ministry of Health in Gaza and under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed Abou Nada, Director of the association’s Gaza office.
Project Overview:
The project involves the repair and rehabilitation of 39 ambulances and 15 transport vehiclesthat require spare parts for maintenance and to be operational again.
1. Objective: To supply spare parts for the ambulances and transport vehicles of the Ministry of Health.
2. Scope of Work: The project includes both the provision of spare parts and the execution of necessary maintenance work.
3. Purpose: This project addresses the critical need for spare parts to restore the Ministry of Health’s ambulance and transport vehicle fleet.
4. Phases: The project will be carried out in **two phases**:
– Phase 1: Provision of spare parts.
– Phase 2: Maintenance of the ambulances and transport vehicles.
As part of its health education and psychological support activities, the medical center and mobile clinincs affiliated with Palmed in (Al-Qarara) organized a day of psychological support and entertainment for children at the “Hope Initiative” school, in collaboration with Emphent Center.
These educational and psychological support activities are conducted weekly and regularly by Palmed Euroep at the medical center to raise health awareness and improve the psychological well-being of displaced persons.
The Government Media Office Publishes an Update on the Most Significant Statistics of the Genocide Being Carried Out by the “Israeli” Occupation on Gaza for the 345th Day – Sunday, September 15, 2024
345 days of the genocide.
3,584 massacres committed by the occupation forces.
51,206 martyrs and missing persons.
10,000 missing persons.
41,206 martyrs whose bodies have reached hospitals (Ministry of Health).
16,795 child martyrs.
171 newborn babies born and martyred during the genocide.
710 children under one year old martyred during the war.
36 died as a result of starvation.
11,378 female martyrs.
885 martyrs from medical teams.#
83 martyrs from civil defense teams.
173 journalist martyrs.
750 teachers and education workers killed by the occupation during the war.
115 scholars, university professors, and researchers executed by the occupation.
7 mass graves established by the occupation inside hospitals.
◻️ 520 martyrs retrieved from 7 mass graves inside hospitals.
95,337 wounded and injured (Ministry of Health).
69% of the victims are women and children.
11,500 students killed by the “Israeli” occupation during the war.
180 shelters targeted by the “Israeli” occupation.
19,000 children are living without both parents or one of them.
3,500 children at risk of death due to malnutrition and lack of food.
12,000 injured people need to travel abroad for treatment.
10,000 cancer patients are at risk of death and in need of treatment.
3,000 patients with various diseases need treatment abroad.
1,737,524 people suffering from infectious diseases due to displacement.
71,338 cases of viral hepatitis infections due to displacement.
Approximately 60,000 pregnant women are at risk due to lack of healthcare.
350,000 chronic disease patients are in danger due to the inability to bring in medicines.
310 healthcare personnel arrested.
36 known cases of journalists being arrested.
2 million displaced people in Gaza.
◻️ 100,000 tents have deteriorated and are no longer suitable for displaced people.
◻️ 200 government buildings destroyed by the occupation.
◻️ 125 schools and universities completely destroyed by the occupation.
◻️ 336 schools and universities partially destroyed by the occupation.
◻️ 611 mosques completely destroyed by the occupation.
◻️ 214 mosques partially destroyed by the occupation.
◻️ 3 churches targeted and destroyed by the occupation.
◻️ 150,000 housing units completely destroyed by the occupation.
◻️ 80,000 housing units rendered uninhabitable by the occupation.
◻️ 200,000 housing units partially destroyed by the occupation.
◻️ 83,000 tons of explosives dropped on Gaza by the occupation.
◻️ 34 hospitals taken out of service by the occupation.
◻️ 80 health centers taken out of service by the occupation.
◻️ 162 health institutions targeted by the occupation.
◻️ 131 ambulances targeted by the occupation.
◻️ 206 archaeological and heritage sites destroyed by the occupation.
◻️ 3,130 kilometers of electricity networks destroyed by the occupation.
◻️ 330,000 meters of water pipelines destroyed by the occupation.
◻️ 655,000 meters of sewage pipelines destroyed by the occupation.
◻️ 2,835,000 meters of road and street networks destroyed by the occupation.
◻️ 36 sports facilities, including stadiums and gyms, destroyed by the occupation.
◻️ 700 water wells destroyed and taken out of service by the occupation.
◻️ $33 billion in initial direct losses due to the genocide.
**Government Media Office**
**Gaza Strip – Palestine**
**Sunday, September 15, 2024**
Palmed, in collaboration with local partners, has been spearheading the European Hospital Renewal Project. The project aims to fully rehabilitate the hospital and bring it back to full operational capacity. Thanks to this effort, the hospital’s electrical network has been restored, and the oxygen generator center has been reopened, enabling critical care services to resume.
Project Stages:
Stage 1: Restoration of the hospital’s electrical network.
Stage 2: Reopening of the oxygen generator center.
Stage 3: Currently underway, focusing on continued renovations across all hospital departments and facilities.
This project has brought new hope to the region, providing patients with access to healthcare services that are vital to the community’s well-being. Palmed remains committed to the long-term sustainability of the Health system in Gaza and the enhancement of medical services in the area.
Following two months of closure, the European Hospital in Gaza was successfully reopened on August 25th, with the dedicated support of Palmed . This reopening marks a vital step in restoring essential healthcare services to the people of Gaza after the hospital’s complete evacuation and closure on July 2nd.
Get Involved:
Your support is crucial to our mission. With your contributions, we can continue to progress through the next stages of the European Hospital Renewal Project and ensure a sustainable healthcare future for Gaza.
We are pleased to announce the opening of the fourth medical clinic by the Palestinian Doctors Association in Europe, Turkey Branch, in the heart of Gaza City, specifically in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood. The city faces a severe healthcare crisis due to the scarcity of operational health facilities and the challenges of accessing them. This clinic will provide essential medical services to residents of Sheikh Radwan, Al-Nasr, West Gaza, Al-Shati refugee camp, and surrounding areas.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all colleagues and supporters who contributed to the success of this project and other ongoing medical initiatives by the association. We pray for the swift relief of our people, healing for the injured and sick, and safety for everyone.
PalMed France has funded a project to purchase infant formula, which is currently unavailable in Gaza due to the ongoing conflict and Israeli force bannig the enterance of baby milks and Fourmula. With a budget of €10,000,we have secured and delivered a supply of formula to Gaza in collaboration with Save the Children’s Gaza. The formula is being distributed through medical centers across Gaza.
We are excited to share the latest developments in the Gem Scheme Project, an initiative dedicated to supporting the Gazan Medical students.
‘’Clinical placements and assessments of the Year 4 Medical Students from the Islamic University in Gaza. ‘’
This update focuses on the progress made within the Internal Medicine module, a critical component of the medical curriculum. Our students have been diligently working through their clinical placements, gaining invaluable hands-on experience and enhancing their practical skills in real-world medical settings.
These clinical placements are essential for the students’ professional growth and competence, preparing them to become the next generation of skilled and compassionate doctors. However, to sustain and expand this vital program, we need your support.
Please consider donating to this worthy cause. Together, we can help shape a brighter future for healthcare in Gaza.
Mr Adnan al-Ajrami – Abu Kareem – Director of the Faculty of Medicine, and Dr Khalid al-Shawwa, Coordinator of Student Training in Northern Gaza, visited the Indonesian Hospital today. The visit aimed at following up on the clinical training for the clinical phase of the Faculty of Medicine at Al-Azhar University – Gaza. They were received by specialist in general surgery, Dr Abdullah Abu al-Jadyaan, who supervises the training of fourth-level students.
We wish our students success and pray to God to protect them and our Palestinian brethren.
The Deanship of the Faculty extended its gratitude and appreciation to the Ministry of Health, the Hospital administration, and to PalMed for their efforts in coordinating the training of medical students despite the relentless aggression against our national and health institutions, as well as the difficult conditions faced by hospitals in the Gaza Strip due to repeated Israeli attacks.
You can donate to this project via the following link:
Over 2,500 medical students in Gaza have had their education abruptly interrupted due to the current Israeli incursion.
PalMed Europe and PalMed Academy have launched the GEM (Gaza Educates Medics) Scheme to support these medical students. 🎉 The scheme was launched by Professor Mahmoud Lubani, Chair of PalMed Academy, along with the two deans of the medical colleges in Gaza: ProfessorDr. Mohammed Zogbur from Al-Azhar University and Professor Anwar Shaik Khalil from The Islamic University.
Other distinguished speakers at the launch included Dr. Riyad Masharqa, Chair of PalMed Europe, Dr. Lubna Saghir, Consultant in Family Medicine, and Mr Moutie Abraham from Greater Translogic Advisory company in South Africa, who led the efforts to provide the GEM platform.
The GEM platform was simultaneously launched to allow students and tutors to access the platform and resume their studies.
So far, over 1,900 medical students have registered to join the scheme, with over 180 tutors.
Since the estimated monthly cost of the project is about 300,000 USD, multiple organizations, charities, and companies have joined PalMed Academy to support this project.
For more information about joining the scheme, please visit:PalMed Academy
