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Hospital in Gaza reopens after relentless attacks

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Hospital in Gaza reopens after relentless attacks

Hospital in Gaza reopens after relentless attacks

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.

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UNFPA Palestine Situation Report #9 - 03 July, 2024

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Babies in intensive care in Gaza hospital forced to be evacuated

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Babies in intensive care in Gaza hospital forced to be evacuated

Babies in intensive care in Gaza hospital forced to be evacuated

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.

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Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza

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May 2024

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UNFPA Palestine Situation Report #8 - 22 May, 2024

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5 reasons why menstruation support is critical in a humanitarian crisis

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In Ethiopia’s Benishangul-Gumuz region, Gebeyanesh Gebinet and a friend go through the items of a UNFPA dignity kit, containing essentials such as washable sanitary pads, underwear, soap and a reusable cloth, a whistle, and a solar-powered flashlight. © UNFPA Ethiopia
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Helping women give birth safely in Gaza amid Rafah military assault

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Helping women give birth safely in Gaza amid Rafah military assault

Helping women give birth safely in Gaza amid Rafah military assault

Rafah is under attack and the already desperate condition for thousands of pregnant women is getting worse every day.

See how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is taking action to make motherhood safer at the International Medical Corps (IMC) field hospital in Gaza as the military assault on Rafah leads to more trauma and death. Learn more.

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Babies are dying in Gaza hospital due to lack of ventilators

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Babies are dying in Gaza hospital due to lack of ventilators

Babies are dying in Gaza hospital due to lack of ventilators

“Most babies will die.”

There aren’t enough ventilators at Al-Emirati Hospital in Rafah, Gaza to support the babies being born there.

Let Dr. Ahmed Al-Shaer, Deputy Head of the Incubator Care Unit at the hospital, describe the desperate situation and see how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is responding to mothers and babies in need.

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