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Healthcare conditions in north Gaza are ‘catastrophic’, ministry says

Published January 6, 2025
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The health ministry in Gaza is describing healthcare conditions in northern parts of the enclave as “catastrophic”, according to Al Jazeera Arabic.

The ministry said medical aid entering the Gaza Strip is minimal and many supplies remain unavailable. It said it has contacted international bodies to restart the severely damaged Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza.

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