Written by: Hind Al-Maghrabi Thursday, October 19, 2023 05:14 PM
A report by the organization warned Doctors without borders Since the evacuation order issued by the Israeli occupation authorities, which forced more than a million people to flee to the southern Gaza Strip, people have been forced to make very difficult choices between staying and leaving, pointing out that for health workers, this meant choosing between leaving their patients. To almost certain death or survive and risk their lives.
The report explained that some workers were forced to leave, while some of them remained and continue to work despite the risks, adding that the medical staff suffers from the same fate as the rest of Gaza’s population, which is the continuous bombing throughout the past ten days, noting that many doctors Other health workers have died since the Israeli attack began.
The report said, “Between 800 and 1,000 people are injured every day in the Gaza Strip, but this number includes only those who are able to reach the hospital, as access to health facilities is very dangerous and complicated due to the lack of gasoline. Only the most seriously ill patients are those who are injured.” “They seek hospital care.”
The report stressed: “Without electricity, many patients will die, especially those in intensive care, newborns, and on respiratory support devices. Patients suffering from chronic diseases, such as diabetes and cancer, and pregnant women are also at risk due to the general shortage of medicines.” “.
2023-10-19 14:14:00
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