Resilience amid chaos: The role of Gaza medical points.

ABSTRACT: The Gaza healthcare system faces critical challenges due to ongoing war, with medical points (MPs) serving as essential healthcare providers. MPs are temporary healthcare service units established during emergencies or conflicts to provide essential medical care. This study assessed the operational status and resource availability of MPs in Gaza during wartime conditions. A cross-sectional online self-assessment survey conducted from October to December 2024 evaluated 28 MPs across Gaza. Data on facility characteristics, services, equipment, drug availability, and staffing were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that MPs experience severe shortages in essential medications, with insulin, antiepileptics, and cancer treatments unavailable in over 90% of cases. Antib

SUBMITTER: Alshawwaf A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12443234 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature