A new group of Palestinian patients departed the Gaza Strip early Sunday morning through the Rafah Border Crossing, heading toward external hospitals for treatment. This movement occurs against a backdrop of persistent shortages in essential medical capabilities required to manage certain complex cases within the territory’s healthcare facilities.
The Medical Transfers Committee, operating under the Ministry of Health in Gaza, confirmed that 45 patients crossed the border accompanied by their family members. These departures are part of ongoing efforts to facilitate the travel of critical and emergency cases that require specialized care or surgical interventions not currently available in Gaza’s hospitals.
According to statements from the Ministry, the departure of these patients highlights the acute deficit in medical supplies and equipment within local hospitals. This shortage significantly limits the capacity of the health sector to provide specific therapeutic and surgical services for conditions demanding resources and specializations that are absent locally.
The Ministry of Health and the Medical Transfers Committee have called upon relevant authorities and sponsoring countries to continue keeping the Rafah crossing open. They emphasized the need to intensify coordination efforts regarding the travel of patients and the wounded. These measures are intended to help reduce the number of cases currently listed on postponed medical transfer queues.
