Shafaq News/ Israel’s war on Gazahas significantly worsened the plight of haemophilia patients, a rare geneticbleeding disorder, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said on Wednesday, amid anear-paralyzed healthcare system in the enclave.
In a statement marking WorldHaemophilia Day, the ministry affirmed that patients in Gaza face“unprecedented challenges” in accessing essential medical care more than 18months into the war.
Haemophilia prevents blood fromclotting properly due to a deficiency in clotting factors—proteins that helpstop bleeding. The disorder affects about one in 10,000 people globally.
Gaza is home to 180 haemophiliapatients—out of 550 nationwide—who are experiencing acute shortages oflife-saving clotting factor medications. The health ministry warned of agrowing risk of severe complications, including internal bleeding in joints andmuscles, which can cause permanent disabilities.
“The crisis has doubled the need forurgent supplies to ensure a dignified life and safe daily functioning forpatients,” the ministry said.
Hospitals In Ruins, HealthcareSystem Overwhelmed
The World Health Organizationconfirmed that only 21 of Gaza’s 36 hospitals are partially functioning, manydamaged or destroyed by Israeli strikes. “Recent attacks on hospitals arefurther paralyzing the strip’s healthcare system.”
Health partners on the groundreported a dire lack of hospital beds, with patients treated in tents, andthousands of blood units needed for life-saving procedures.
The following ten hospitals havereportedly suffered the most from Israeli attacks:
1. Al-ShifaMedical Complex: The facility was raided by Israeli forces in March 2024,leaving hundreds dead and widespread destruction. The Israeli army destroyedmedical equipment and burned sections of the hospital. Over 300 bodies wererecovered, some showing signs of decomposition.
2. NasserMedical Complex: Repeatedly bombed since October 2023, the hospital wasseverely damaged in March 2025 when Israeli forces targeted its surgerydepartment, where Hamas leader Ismail Barhoum was being treated. The complexwas rendered inoperable during ground operations in Khan Younis, with extensivedestruction to medical equipment, sewage, electricity, water systems, and theoxygen plant.
3. Al-MaamadaniHospital: This hospital was hit by Israeli airstrikes in October 2023, killingaround 500 patients, injured civilians, and those seeking shelter. Eighteenmonths later, the Israeli army returned and bombed the emergency and receptionareas, forcing the hospital to close. Patients and injured civilians had toseek refuge in the streets.
4. KamalAdwan Hospital: Raided multiple times, the hospital was attacked in December2024. After being besieged by Israeli forces, the hospital’s facilities wereset on fire, and medical staff and patients were detained. Around 350 peoplewere present, including 75 wounded with their companions and 180 medical andsupport staff.
5. Al-AmalHospital: Forced out of service in March 2024 during an Israeli raid, thehospital was reactivated in May 2024 with limited services, including emergencyand maternity care.
6. Turkish-PalestinianFriendship Hospital: Gaza's only cancer treatment center, the facility wasknocked out of service in November 2023 due to severe structural damage and thedestruction of its critical systems. Before it ceased operations, the hospital wastreating 80 cancer patients.
7. IndonesianHospital: Hit multiple times, its radiology equipment and oxygen andelectricity supplies were destroyed. The hospital was evacuated in December2024 before being forced out of service in January 2025.
8. Al-RantisiChildren’s Hospital: Providing dialysis for children under 14, this hospital’skidney dialysis unit was destroyed, leading to the deaths of many children. Theunit reopened in March 2025, though it now only serves 12 children.
9. Al-AwdaHospital: Surrounded by Israeli forces in January 2025, it was cut off frommedical supplies and fuel. The hospital and its staff were threatened withbombing and evacuation.
10. KuwaitSpecialized Hospital: Repeatedly targeted, the hospital was forced to close inMay 2024. Medical staff were relocated to a field hospital in the Al-Mawasiarea.
Fresh Airstrikes Kill Dozens
On the 31st day of resumed fighting,Palestinian media reported that Israeli airstrikes killed over 23 people acrossGaza.
At least 15, including women andchildren, were reportedly burned alive in a strike on tents shelteringdisplaced families in Khan Younis. Another six members of the same family werekilled in Beit Lahia, and seven more in Jabalia, where a drone strike targeteda displacement camp.
Since October 7, 2023, Israel’smilitary campaign has killed at least 61,709 Palestinians, including 17,492children, and injured over 111,000, according to Al-Jazeera tracker.
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