On 1st April 2019, Deputy Minister of Health DDr. Yousef Abu Al Rish received Mr. Neil Tobin – Head of Gaza sub-office – United Nations Human Rights commissioner, where Dr. Abu AlRish briefed the visitors on the deteriorating humanitarian and health situation as a result of the siege imposed on the Gaza Strip for more than 12 years.
Dr. Abu AlRish stressed how important it is that Ministry of Health continue its close collaboration and strategic partnership with all United Nations bodies and organizations for the common good As one of the rights guaranteed by international law and human rights principles.
Mr. Neil Tobin has been briefed on cutting hundreds of health staff salaries in the health facilities in Gaza, pointing to the negative consequences of cutting the salaries of staff and reducing the health services.