Gaza Strip health system in complete collapse, says minister

Palestinian health minister Mai Salem Al-Kailah on Wednesday said the health system of the Gaza Strip has completely collapsed, running out of drugs for cancer and diabetes.
“The health system has completely collapsed, the Gaza Strip has run out of drugs for cancer, diabetes, and kidney failure, and there is an acute shortage of medical supplies,” the minister said.
Additionally, the official said there were victims in the Gaza Strip with burns, the type of which indicates the use of weapons prohibited by international conventions.
Al-Kailah said all these cases are documented for subsequent submission to the appropriate international authorities.
(Sputnik/NAN)
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