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Journal Article
UNRWA’s health service in Gaza: Challenges and response to the October 2023 crisis
2025
Overview
The programme delivered comprehensive primary health care, including maternal and child health, non-communicable disease care, and mental health support. The situation worsened on 13 October 2023, when an evacuation order forced civilians to move from northern Gaza to southern Gaza, intensifying pressure on already strained health services amidst widespread displacement and collapsing infrastructure (2). Impact of the war on UNRWA health services and health programme response To address the healthcare crisis due to the war, UNRWA prioritized restoring access to healthcare, re-establishing vaccination programmes, enhancing disease surveillance, and replenishing medical supplies. UNRWA has established medical points at all designated shelters to provide essential health care services for IDPs and set up additional medical points in the Mawasi area.
