A major hospital in Gaza has suspended most medical services due to a severe fuel shortage. Al-Awda Hospital in Nuseirat confirmed generators can no longer support full operations. Only emergency, maternity, and paediatric units remain functional.
Hospital officials said fuel shortages forced the shutdown of non-essential departments. Under normal conditions, the hospital uses up to 1,200 litres of diesel daily. Currently, it has only 800 litres available to keep basic services running.
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Moreover, the hospital was forced to rent a small generator to continue limited operations. Officials warned prolonged shortages could threaten essential healthcare delivery. They urged immediate local and international intervention to restore fuel supplies.
Meanwhile, displaced patients are facing serious difficulties accessing treatment. A woman seeking care for kidney pain was denied diagnostic services due to power cuts. She received only pain relief and was referred elsewhere.
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Despite a fragile ceasefire, Gaza’s humanitarian crisis continues to worsen. Aid deliveries remain far below agreed levels, according to the UN. The health sector remains among the hardest hit after years of conflict.