The health crisis in Gaza's Rafah region is getting worse, and the only hospital in Gaza, Kuwait Specialist Hospital, is on the verge of collapse. The hospital was originally tasked with providing medical care to more than 1 million local residents, but since the start of the Israeli military campaign against Rafah, the burden on the hospital has increased and medical resources have been severely scarce.
The Israeli military operations have not only caused large numbers of people to flee their homes, but also caused numerous casualties. In the midst of intense war, the normal functioning of the healthcare system has been challenged like never before. Najjar Hospital, one of the largest medical facilities in the region, is located in the east of Rafah, but under the pressure of the Israeli army's military operations, it had to be evacuated and closed, which undoubtedly dealt a huge blow to the local medical system.
Today, Kuwait's specialist hospital is the only hope for the local population. However, the hospital was overwhelmed by the influx of patients and the increasing number of injured. The number of beds in the hospital is far from meeting the demand, with only a dozen beds barely supporting it. In order to relieve the pressure, the hospital had to set up temporary wards in field tents, but this was only a drop in the bucket.
With fuel running out and medical supplies delayed in replenishment, Kuwaiti hospitals are facing unprecedented difficulties. Doctors and nurses at the hospital are fighting day and night, doing everything they can to save every life, but their efforts seem to be unable to turn the tide. This humanitarian catastrophe not only tests the resilience of the local health system, but also highlights the brutal impact of the war on civilian life.
The international community must pay close attention to the health crisis in the Rafah region of Gaza and take practical and effective measures to provide the necessary support and assistance to local medical institutions. Only in this way can we help the local people overcome this crisis, rebuild their homes and regain hope.