RAMALLAH, November 2, 2026 (WAFA) — Minister of Health Majed Abu Ramadan met with a UNICEF-Palestine delegation on Monday to discuss recent developments in the health situation and the critical challenges facing the sector under current circumstances.

The delegation included Hendrikus Raaijmakers, Chief of Health and Nutrition; Flint Kenna Zulu, Immunization Specialist; and Amer Khader of the Health and Nutrition Programme. The meeting was attended by Anas al-Deek, Head of the Ministry's Public Relations and Media Unit.

During the meeting, Minister Abu Ramadan outlined the critical health crisis, particularly in the Gaza Strip, highlighting the widespread destruction of healthcare infrastructure, severe shortages of medicines and medical supplies, and the immense difficulties citizens face in accessing essential medical services. He also emphasized mounting challenges in the West Bank resulting from Israeli military incursions and measures, movement restrictions on citizens and medical teams, and the ongoing financial crisis severely hindering the ministry's capacity to provide services.

He stressed the urgent need to intensify international efforts to support the resilience of the Palestinian healthcare system and ensure the continuity of its operations.

The two sides also discussed mechanisms to strengthen joint cooperation in supporting healthcare services, with a specific focus on maternal and child health, alongside developing health programs tailored to meet the immediate needs of citizens and enhance the system’s crisis response capabilities.

Minister Abu Ramadan underscored the vital importance of ongoing coordination with UNICEF and international partners to guarantee the sustainability and improve the quality of healthcare delivery.

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