Occupied Jerusalem, Feb. 7 (SANA) – The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza on Saturday warned of an imminent collapse of the health system due to severe shortages of medicines and medical supplies.
The ministry said in a statement that 46 percent of essential medicines, 66 percent of medical consumables, and 84 percent of laboratory and blood bank supplies have run out, forcing hospitals to operate far under capacity.
The statement added that services for cancer treatment, blood diseases, surgery, intensive care, and primary healthcare have been severely disrupted at hospitals as limited medical supplies entering the enclave are insufficient to meet urgent needs.
The ministry called for immediate international intervention to replenish medical stocks, warning of a complete breakdown of healthcare services amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis affecting 2.4 million Palestinians, including 1.5 million displaced persons, as a result of Israel’s war on Gaza.
Despite a ceasefire in effect since October 10, 2025, Israel continues to block the agreed entry of humanitarian aid, further worsening living conditions in the besieged enclave.
