RAMALLAH, June 3, 2025 (WAFA) – Mohammad Abu Afsh, Director of Medical Relief in northern Gaza, stated that the health situation in the Strip is extremely critical, with the healthcare system in a state of ongoing collapse due to the continued blockage of humanitarian aid and the increasing number of injured patients arriving at hospitals daily.

He added that there are no foreseeable solutions to facilitate the entry of medical assistance.

In an interview with Voice of Palestine today, Abu Afsh explained that more than 3,000 patients suffering from hypertension and diabetes have not received essential treatment or medications for over three months, as drug supplies have been completely depleted across all health centers.

He also pointed to recent warnings issued by the Eye Hospital in Gaza, highlighting the imminent risk of vision loss for around 4,000 patients due to the lack of necessary medications and the compounded effects of diabetes and high blood pressure. Many of these patients are in urgent need of surgical interventions.

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