My name is Nermeen abo Mostafa, and I am a medical student in Gaza. Do you know how I study? Do you ever wonder how the medical students of Gaza access and submit their exams? Despite the power outage and the lack of books, I walk long distances to search for good internet so […]
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Scaling up community-led public health response: The perspective from and for Gaza
In the aftermath of October 7, 2023, continuous violence in Gaza has resulted in a significant loss of life in a short timeframe, multiple forced displacement, an alarming rate of reported infectious disease cases, concerning estimates of mental health issues, and an impending famine. The destruction of infrastructure, shortages of water, lack of shelter, […]
Challenges in accessing care for Palestinian cancer patients in Gaza during the COVID-19 crisis
While media headlines this year captured the destruction in Gaza following the Israel-Gaza hostilities and the humanitarian impact of war, less is known about the daily battles faced by cancer patients in Gaza. This blog intends to specifically describe the persisting challenges in accessing care, that mounted during the COVID-19 pandemic, which are seldom […]