Doctors in Gaza are struggling to treat patients as hospitals run out of medical supplies. The health system is collapsing due to airstrikes, overcrowding, and severe shortages.
“The situation is catastrophic,” said a doctor at Al-Shifa Hospital. Medical staff are overwhelmed, and many patients cannot receive the treatment they need.
Many hospitals have been damaged or destroyed in recent attacks. Those still operating are running on limited fuel and electricity.
Health workers say medicine, surgical tools, and essential equipment are in critically short supply. Some facilities have been forced to turn away patients due to lack of resources.
“We are choosing who to save,” a surgeon said. Patients with minor injuries are sent home so doctors can focus on those in critical condition.
The World Health Organization (WHO) says the blockade is preventing essential aid from reaching Gaza. Officials warn that delays in medical deliveries could lead to mass casualties.
Many patients need urgent care for war-related injuries. Others suffer from chronic illnesses that require regular treatment.
Doctors Without Borders has described the situation as a humanitarian disaster. Medical teams are performing surgeries without anesthesia or proper sterilization.
Ambulances struggle to reach victims due to damaged roads and fuel shortages. Some medics have been killed while trying to rescue the wounded.
“The risks are enormous,” said a paramedic. Some emergency responders have been hit by airstrikes while transporting patients.
The lack of clean water and sanitation is increasing the spread of disease. Hospitals report a rise in infections due to overcrowding and poor hygiene conditions.
Pregnant women and newborns are among the most vulnerable. Many premature babies are at risk due to power cuts in neonatal units.
The UN has called for an immediate ceasefire to allow medical aid to enter. Human rights organizations say restrictions on humanitarian supplies violate international law.
Israeli officials argue that security concerns justify the blockade. They claim that aid deliveries could be used to smuggle weapons.
Aid groups reject this reasoning, saying humanitarian needs must come first. The Red Cross has urged all parties to allow safe passage for medical workers and supplies.
The situation is also affecting mental health. Many patients suffer from trauma, anxiety, and depression caused by ongoing violence.
Children are especially vulnerable to long-term psychological harm. Some have lost family members, homes, or access to education.
“The psychological toll is severe,” a Gaza-based psychiatrist said. Many people live in constant fear of attacks.
Foreign governments have called for increased humanitarian assistance. Some countries have sent medical supplies, but aid workers say it is not enough.
International pressure is mounting for a diplomatic solution. The UN has warned that Gaza’s health system cannot survive without immediate intervention.
Some nations have proposed opening humanitarian corridors. Others are urging Israel to ease restrictions on medical aid.
Doctors in Gaza continue working despite extreme conditions. Many say they will not abandon their patients no matter how difficult the situation becomes.
Health workers warn that time is running out. Without urgent action, more lives will be lost to preventable causes.
The crisis is worsening each day. Medical teams are pleading for the world to intervene before it is too late.
