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Gaza Hospitals Collapse, 1,700 Medics Dead, Supplies Exhausted
6/5/2026
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Story summary
- Gaza’s health system has lost half of its basic medication supplies and most hospital equipment, according to health officials.
- Dr. Ahmad Al-Farra says Gaza’s hospitals are largely non-operational.
- Medication shortages now affect 350,000 chronic patients.
- Médecins Sans Frontières reports it has been unable to bring any medical supplies into Gaza since January 1 2026 because of Israeli blockades.
- Around 1,700 medical staff have died.
