Israeli shelling and drug blockade deepen suffering of kidney patients in Gaza hospitals
Despite a declared ceasefire, Israeli airstrikes continue, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis for kidney patients in Gaza due to a lack of resources and medicine.
In the ongoing conflict despite a declared ceasefire, Israeli bombings continue across Gaza, significantly worsening the humanitarian and health conditions, especially in hospitals that are overwhelmed and lacking essential resources. Reports indicate that the aerial attacks have led to a significant increase in casualties, with over 1500 injuries and more than 550 fatalities since the ceasefire announcement, raising concerns of further escalation as attacks persist.
According to Al Jazeera correspondent Nour Khaled reporting from Al Shifa Hospital, recent artillery bombardments have targeted areas such as Beit Lahia in northern Gaza, leading to an increase in daily casualties. The hospitals are currently facing a dire situation as they operate beyond their capacity, receiving more patients than they can adequately treat. The blockade has severely restricted patients' ability to receive necessary medical care, as only a few cases can leave the territory for treatment, which does not meet the crisis demands.
Particularly affected are kidney patients who are in critical need of care; the kidney department is overwhelmed, with a serious shortage of medications and supplies due to the blockade combined with the effects of continuous bombing. This dire circumstance reflects the broader implications of the conflict on healthcare in Gaza, illustrating how geopolitical tensions have severely compromised the wellbeing of the civilian population and healthcare infrastructure, calling for urgent international intervention and support to address the escalating health crisis in the region.