Reality of Gaza Health Sector During the 2023–2025 War

This study examines the reality of the health sector in Gaza during the 2023–2025 Palestinian-Israeli war, shedding light on the devastating impact of the ongoing war and the prolonged blockade on healthcare services and infrastructure. The population of Gaza is suffering from a severe deterioration in health conditions due to the destruction of medical facilities, shortages of medicines and supplies, and lack of access to basic services. Before the war, Gaza's healthcare system was fragile due to the blockade and repeated wars, with heavy reliance on foreign aid. The situation worsened during the war, with the majority of hospitals and medical facilities destroyed and a large number of medical personnel killed. This has led to a significant increase in infectious diseases, such as acute diarrhea and respiratory illnesses, particularly among children. Patients with chronic diseases such as cancer, kidney failure, and diabetes faced severe shortages of medications, leading to serious complications and increased mortality rates. Gaza is also experiencing an unprecedented food crisis, with 93% of the population suffering from hunger, resulting in rising malnutrition rates among children and pregnant women. Additionally, the psychological consequences of the war are profound, with widespread mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among the population, especially children and women. Therefore, the authors investigate the type of communicable and non-communicable diseases that are spreading in Gaza and with keeping what tackle to mitigate the risk of infections as priority. More precise recommendations are given,