MOH- Gaza: The Israeli occupation deprives Gaza patients of their right to treatment by denying medical diagnostic devices from entering the Strip
Ministry of Health held a meeting with representatives of human rights organizations to raise the issue of preventing the occupation from entering medical equipment and spare parts.
Officials in the Ministry of Health considered that the practices pursued by the occupation towards the besieged Gaza Strip are deprivation of patients to their right of treatment.
MOH official added that while the world is confronting the new variant “Omcron”, the Israeli side is hindering the entry of several diagnostic and medical devices that help to reinforce the health system in the enclave, which is on the doorstep of the fourth wave.
It is also indicated during the meeting that in Al-Shifa Medical Complex has 8 portable x-ray machines, 4 of which are malfunctioning, while in Nasser Complex 3 out of 5 x-ray machines are out of service. As in Gaza European Hospital 3 x-ray machines, in addition to CT and MRI diagnostic radiology machines are malfunctioning.
These devices are vital in diagnosing patients with cancer, strokes, and oxygen-generating devices, which are important devices for ICU patients. Patients with kidney failure who suffer due to the deterioration of dialysis devices are also struggling with their lives.
The Ministry of Health indicates that it is in constant contact with international and humanitarian entities, led by the World Health Organization and the International Committee of the Red Cross has been provided with the reports that prove that the occupation is deliberately preventing the entry of these devices and spare parts.
Today we meet with you as human rights organizations defending the patients’ rights to redouble efforts and voices pressing the occupier to let these important devices enter the enclave as soon as possible.