Acting Health Undersecretary Dr. Maher Shamia Discusses Strengthening Gaza’s Health Services and Recovery with WHO Delegation
[Gaza – April 7, 2026]— Dr. Maher Shamia, the Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health, met today with a delegation from the World Health Organization (WHO) to discuss strategic frameworks for enhancing healthcare services in the Gaza Strip and advancing health recovery efforts.
The meeting addressed a range of critical obstacles and challenges currently hindering the operations of health facilities. Key issues discussed included:
The Chronic Shortage of Medical Supplies: The worsening crisis regarding the lack of essential medicines and medical consumables.
Energy Infrastructure Crisis:
The acute unavailability of fuel, oils, and necessary spare parts required to operate electrical generators, which are vital for maintaining hospital functions.
Dr. Shamia emphasized the urgency of international intervention to mitigate these challenges, ensuring that the healthcare system can continue to provide life-saving services and achieve sustainable recovery levels for the population.