Thousands of Palestinian patients in Gaza face life-threatening conditions as Israeli restrictions block access to urgent medical treatment abroad.
With hospitals devastated and essential medicines scarce, patients continue to suffer without adequate care.
Gaza’s Health Ministry reported that only 209 patients and wounded Palestinians were allowed to leave for treatment in October, leaving thousands at risk.
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Gaza's Patients
Face Slow Death
21,468 patients need treatment outside Gaza Strip.
6,430 critical cases on highest-priority lists.
209 patients departed for treatment in Oct. 2026.
3,056 departed for treatment since February 2026.
7 days out of 30 allowed for patients to leave during Oct.
Cancer and kidney failure patients, and the injured face risk of death.
Source: Ministry of Health