By Lauren Rutledge | Senior Manager
Two years of relentless violence, aid blockages and forced displacement by Israeli authorities have spiraled Gaza into a catastrophic health and hunger crisis. Even as a ceasefire is in effect, the health situation remains precarious.
Children are starving and dying of malnutrition, health facilities have been destroyed and there’s no reliable access to clean water. People in Gaza are living in unimaginable conditions amidst this humanitarian catastrophe.
Our Response
For more than 30 years, Americares has supported the health system in Gaza and the West Bank, delivering essential medicines and medical supplies to communities in need. Since the Gaza War began in October 2023, Americares has significantly increased emergency aid deliveries, providing 35 tons of medicine and medical supplies — enough to fill more than 350,000 prescriptions. In addition, Americares has awarded $1 million in emergency funding to address urgent health needs in Gaza.
As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza intensifies, Americares continues to play a critical role in health response efforts, funding lifesaving health services and expanding mental health support programs for children and adults. Working closely with trusted partners on the ground, Americares has already helped provide medical care for more than 43,000 patients and supported mental health services for 27,000 people in Gaza.
Americares has 12 tons of medicines and medical supplies ready to deliver to Gaza, including anesthesia medicines, cancer treatments, orthopedic supplies and prenatal vitamins, as soon as Israel lifts restrictions on shipments. Americares is also prepared to rapidly mobilize additional shipments of medical aid, including antibiotics, pain relievers and other critical medicines and supplies.
Americares remains steadfast in our commitment to supporting health services for people in Gaza suffering from famine, malnutrition and forced displacement after two years of war.
Your Support in Action
Elena was severely injured when her home in Gaza was bombed, leaving her with a facial wound and shrapnel throughout her body. Evacuated to Cairo, she is now receiving surgery, trauma care and psychological support from local partner INARA, funded by Americares. Once unable to speak or smile, she is now beginning to recover.
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