News
25 September 2024
After months of being repeatedly displaced around Gaza, Malak, 22, faced an uncertain three hour drive to reach the hospital when she went into labor.
Let her describe the unthinkable struggle of bringing life into the world amid the war in Palestine.
Malak, 22, was pregnant when the war in Gaza started.
Forced to flee the bombs and tanks, she spent months being repeatedly displaced and searching desperately for prenatal care.
See the terrible reality for pregnant women like Malak of giving birth in Gaza.
News
07 August 2024
Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis was a scene of death and destruction two months ago.
Now, thanks to the strength of the people of Gaza, it's functioning again and helping women give birth safely amid the devastation of war.
Hear from Dominic Allen, Representative for UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—in Palestine and Judith Starkulla, Head of UNFPA Gaza Office, on their recent visit.
See the latest on our humanitarian response.
Publication date
Jul 2024
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Patients, including four babies in intensive care, are leaving the European Gaza Hospital following evacuation orders for KhanYounis.
Let UNFPA Representative for the State of Palestine, Dominic Allen describe how UNFPA and UN agencies are helping doctors.