Health facilities in the Gaza Strip face a serious shortage of drugs and medical supplies. In late September, 36% of essential drugs were lacking. While MSF makes regular donations, no aid actor can meet the full range of needs.
The Israeli embargo of the Gaza Strip, which began in 2007, together with years of financial crisis within the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah and the chronic lack of cooperation between the Palestinian Authority and Gaza authorities, have caused harm and threaten Gaza's health system and its patients.
Full Article
http://www.msf.org/msf/articles/2011/11/gaza--residents-deprived-of-critical-medications-and-medical-care.cfm
World Health Organization: Referral of Patients - Gaza Strip
http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Full%20Report_340.pdf
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