With a current inpatient capability of 140 beds, we have deployed a field hospital in Gaza where hundreds of our heroic staff are providing care to thousands of people every week. The hospital offers surgical care for trauma, physical rehabilitation, comprehensive emergency obstetric and newborn care, advanced mental health services and more.
There are beds to support an emergency room, beds for post-operative care in the surgical ward, beds in the postnatal ward and beds for inpatient management of acute medical conditions. In addition, there is a Level 1 intensive-care unit, operating theaters, a fully stocked pharmacy, X-ray and ultrasound machines, a laboratory and blood-transfusion services.
Our multi-pronged, integrated approach focuses on immediate relief to save lives, alleviate suffering and promote well-being, while we contribute to ensuring longer-term resilience through training. We are:
- increasing access to and availability of quality lifesaving medical and mental health services;
- improving access to and availability of quality nutrition services;
- reducing the risks and mitigating the consequences of gender-based violence (GBV) while addressing child protection concerns; and
- improving access to safe drinking water and ensuring proper hygiene practices.
International Medical Corps coordinates with functioning facilities in Gaza to support patient referrals and ensure continuity of care wherever possible. To further extend health access and help overcome barriers to care for Gaza’s most vulnerable, International Medical Corps is providing services throughout the region by working with trusted partners.