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The Patriot Ledger · 8 May 2006

CP-2006-022

Gaza health crisis: Severe shortage of medical supplies cripples hospitals

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salutine sals. Already, says Dr. Ibrahim al- New York Times News Service course, but in the last month, the Palestinian Authority. Gaza through the main crossing point problems have really increased," Habbash. the general director the The gaps in health care are a result at Kari, which the Israelis close GAZA CITY. Gaza Strip - With a of a double crisis.

One is the budget main Gaza hospital. Al Shifa, the Habbash said. " ..

People are whenever there is a security alert. sudden shortage of everything from hospital can no longer provide suffering, even dying because of these deficit in the Palestinian Authority, A recent internal report by the shortages." disposable needles and adhesive tape chemotherapy for many forms of which has worsened significantly World Health Organization says the to vital drugs.

Gaza's once impressive cancer, has only a few days' supply of The 1,400 hospital staff

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