Gaza's Shifa Hospital: A Symbol of Resilience Amidst Ruins

The Shifa Hospital in Gaza has been devastated due to war, hampering its ability to function. With limited medical supplies and equipment, doctors struggle to treat patients amid structural damage and shortages. Historically a critical healthcare hub, it now faces overwhelming challenges under dire circumstances.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Deiral-Balah | Updated: 06-08-2025 18:41 IST | Created: 06-08-2025 18:41 IST
Gaza's Shifa Hospital: A Symbol of Resilience Amidst Ruins
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Amidst the rubble of war-torn Gaza, Shifa Hospital stands as a grim reminder of the cost of conflict, where nothing is sterilized, infections are rampant, and flies swarm over medical waste.

Surgeons like Dr. Jamal Salha are forced to improvise, managing operations in overcrowded conditions with scarce resources. Patients lie in pain as the hospital struggles without electricity or basic medical supplies.

Once a symbol of medical excellence, Shifa now faces crippling shortages and dire working conditions, forcing the remaining staff to stretch every ounce of their dwindling resources.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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