Addressing the public health crisis in Gaza through removal of unmanaged solid waste
A team of 30 workers recently began removing faecal and domestic waste in Gaza to address the growing public health crisis from the accumulation of untreated waste in shelters and host communities across Khan Younis and Deir al-Balah. In displacement-affected areas where sanitation systems are overwhelmed, unmanaged faecal and domestic waste contribute significantly to poor […]
Project brief – Gaza Lifeline: Integrated food, WASH and protection project
The Gaza Strip faces a severe humanitarian crisis due to ongoing conflict, which escalated significantly in October 2023. The region’s health infrastructure is devastated, with 58% of hospitals non-functional and 78% of primary care clinics closed. This has led to outbreaks of diseases such as hepatitis A, respiratory infections, and skin conditions. Essential infrastructure has […]
New WASH programme in Gaza
A new partnership with Secours Islamique France aims to increase access to water and sanitation for people displaced by the war in Gaza. Over 1.7 million people have been forcibly displaced multiple times since the conflict began 15 months ago. The latest update from the Gaza health ministry and UN OCHA report at least 45,936 […]