Crisis in Gaza: Health System on the Brink Amidst Ongoing Conflict

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has forced the evacuation of patients, including a 10-year-old boy, due to damaged hospitals. Heavy rains are exacerbating the crisis with flooding in tent camps. UN reports suggest Israel's attacks on health facilities could violate international law, leading to further humanitarian struggles in the region.

Dozens of patients and wounded individuals have been evacuated from the war-torn Gaza Strip, where escalating Israeli attacks have pushed health care to the brink of collapse. The United Nations reports that these attacks have severely impacted hospitals in the region. A group of 45 patients recently left Gaza for treatment in the United Arab Emirates, according to Palestinian health officials.

Among the evacuees is a 10-year-old boy suffering from kidney failure. His mother was denied permission to accompany him, sparking criticism of Israel's stringent security policies concerning travel escorts. The Health Ministry claims that numerous Palestinians require urgent medical care abroad, but the blockade and continued conflict are hurdles.

In addition to healthcare challenges, recent heavy rains have compounded Gaza's humanitarian crisis. Floodwaters have inundated tent camps, where hundreds of thousands live under dire conditions. The UN's report highlights the destruction of Gaza's healthcare facilities and calls attention to potential violations of international law by Israeli forces.

(With inputs from agencies.)