Less than half of Gaza hospitals and less than 38% of primary health centers partially work – or do it at minimum levels – said Dr. Rik Peeperkorn, representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) for West Bank and Gaza.
The occupation of beds in the main installations exceeds the limits by significant margins-the Shifa hospital is a capacity of 250%, Nasser at 180%, al-gene to 210%and Al-Ahli at more than 300%.
Critical supplies that flow
“The critical shortage of drugs and consumables continues and has only exacerbated, with 52% of drugs and 68% of consumables at zero stock“Said Dr. Peeperkorn to journalists in Geneva, speaking of Jerusalem.
“”Hospitals are particularly overwhelmed by injuries of food distribution zones, which also cause persistent blood and plasma shortages,He added, noting that since May 27, at least 1,655 people have been killed in these regions and more than 11,800 injured.
The crisis has been exacerbated by travel orders in Gaza City which are now placed which is its own warehouse in an evacuation zone. Hospitals, primary care centers and ambulance facilities are also located inside or near these areas, threatening new disturbances in services.
Aggravating malnutrition
Hunger and malnutrition aggravate quickly.
Since the beginning of 2025, 148 people have died of malnutrition, including 49 children – including 39 under the age of five. Nearly 12,000 children under the age of five received a diagnosis of acute malnutrition in July, the highest monthly figure to date, with more than 2,500 suffering from the most serious form.
New threat of meningitis
The epidemics of the disease add to the pressure.
Suspicious cases of meningitis reached 452 between July and early August – the greatest number since the start of climbing. Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare post-infection disorder, has also increased, with 76 suspicious cases since June.
The two conditions are more difficult to deal with due to “zero stocks” of vital drugs, including intravenous immunoglobulins and anti-inflammatory drugs, said Dr. Peeperkorn.
Access challenges
Access to international medical teams and supplies remains a major obstacle.
Dr. Peeperkorn said that international doctors are confronted with denials of seizure, while key elements such as intensive care equipment, anesthesia machines and cold chain supplies continue to be retained.
Although who has managed to bring 80 medical supplies trucks since June, he stressed that the procedures are slow and unpredictable, numerous shipments delayed or refused.
“”We need several crossings in the opening of Gaza, simplified procedures and raised access obstacles,“He said.” We hear about more authorized humanitarian supplies – but that does not happen, or it happens far too slowly. “”
