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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Gaza gov't warns of medicine shortage

Ma'an
...Ministry of Health warned of a severe shortage of medicine, resulting from the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip, it was announced on Wednesday.

... “among the medicines that have run out include the ones used for the artificial kidney unit, surgeries and other needed medicines.”

“There are 10 kinds of medication that could only cover three months; another 26 kinds that could cover two months, and 29 types that will only cover one month,” he added.

The Ministry of Health urged support for patients in Gaza by allowing all the necessary medicines and medical supplies into Gaza, whose health continues to deteriorate under the Israeli blockade.

Since Hamas’ takeover in 2007 , Israel has intermittently opened Gaza's borders leading to the limited entry of vital supplies of food, fuel and medicine. Full story
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