By Harry Bauer | Manager, Philanthropy
Since the conflict erupted between Israel and Gaza, the children of Gaza were frequently caught within conflicts and violence, resulting in injury, ranging from gunshot wounds to burns and trauma from explosions. Emergency medical care was essential to stabilize and treat these injuries promptly to prevent further complications and death.
The healthcare system in Gaza wrestled with shortages of medical supplies, equipment, and qualified personnel. Many families lack access to primary healthcare services, let alone specialized care. Emergency medical services are a lifeline for children in critical conditions. High rates of malnutrition and poor hygiene conditions in Gaza increased the risk of infectious diseases and other health complications among children.
The goal of this AAP disaster recovery project was to train pediatricians in Kuwait to provide emergency medical care to the children in Gaza. The second associated effort was to activate pediatric medical and surgical volunteers to travel to Gaza to provide emergency medical care and necessary medical equipment. The last objective was to align equipment and personnel with local resources in Gaza.
While pain and loss is a sad reality on both sides, this project hoped to bring some relief and support to young children caught up in the middle of the conflict.
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