Key facts
- Nearly half of dialysis machines at Gaza's largest hospital have stopped working.
- The machines failed due to shortages of parts and essential substances.
- Hundreds of patients with chronic kidney failure are affected.
- Patients are receiving reduced treatment.
- The reduced treatment increases the risk of fatal complications.
The largest hospital in Gaza is experiencing a critical failure in its dialysis services, with nearly half of its dialysis machines ceasing to function. This malfunction is attributed to severe shortages of necessary parts and essential substances required for the machines' operation. Consequently, hundreds of patients suffering from chronic kidney failure are receiving reduced treatment. The interruption and reduction in dialysis pose a significant threat, increasing the risk of fatal complications for these vulnerable patients. The ongoing shortages are severely impacting the capacity of healthcare facilities to provide essential life-sustaining treatments in Gaza.