D. Hanan Belki: Peace is the only medicine to save the lives of the Palestinians in Gaza

In an interview with United Nations news on the sidelines of the activities of the high -level week of the United Nations General Assembly in its eighties, Dr. Belky described the situation in Gaza as “very bad”, noting that the famine – which the United Nations described as “man -made” – is a direct result of the destruction of infrastructure and sufficient humanitarian aid.

AndDr. Belkheh touched on the status of hospitals in Gaza, which works at more than her absorptive capacity, with the occupancy rate of 300%. She said that this overcrowding means that patients are accumulated in the corridors, and they share oxygen, which leads to a complete collapse of infection control procedures. She warned that this environment has become a fertile ground for the spread of infection, and the reproduction of bacteria resistant to antibiotics.

She added that the lack of fuel and medical resources has prompted the health system to the brink of collapse, where surgeries are performed without anesthesia, and the amputation of the ends is carried out without pain relievers. She said that “Patients suffer, infection spread, and health workers are very exhausted.”

The emergence of rare epidemics in Gaza

Gaza recently witnessed the emergence of diseases that were not known in the Gaza Strip, such as the Gilan Barre syndrome – which include paralysis – and meningitis. Dr. Hanan Belkhi attributed the appearance of these diseases to destruction, lack of hygiene and overcrowding, noting that the devastating health infrastructure does not allow the application of the simplest criteria for infection control, such as isolating cases in private rooms, which gives way to the spread of epidemics.

She warned that the situation may be worse than it is announced, because the ability of laboratory diagnosis has become almost non -existent.

An invitation to protect medical teams

Dr. Belkhey expressed her great concern about the safety of her employees, noting that health facilities were exposed to more than 700 attacks, with a large number of victims among the health workers.

She continued: “We are trying to do everything we can talk about the risks to health workers and our employees specifically to ensure that international laws are applied and adhered to. But this is not the case. It is a big challenge.”

It called on the parties to the conflict to adhere to international law and spare health workers, civilians and health facilities.

Infectious diseases: a serious challenge in the eastern Mediterranean

According to the World Health Organization, non -infectious diseases are the main cause of death in the eastern Mediterranean region. In this regard, an event entitled: “Promoting equality in mental health and non -infectious diseases of refugees and migrants”On the sidelines of the eighties of the United Nations General Assembly hosted by Egypt, Spain, the World Health Organization, UNICEF, the Refugee Affairs Commission, and the International Organization for Migration, among other parties.

A political declaration is expected to be issued regarding non -infectious diseases. Dr. Belky said that the advertisement comes at a very important time. And she continued: “Our work to ensure that supporting non -infectious diseases of our region is also included in the emergency response so that countries with fragile conflicts and countries can benefit from the results of this high -level meeting.”

11 out of 22 countries in the region suffer from conflicts or penalties, which increases the difficulty of addressing mental health issues, obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure, according to Dr. Hanan Belki.

Fragile groups of immigrants and refugees often face obstacles to obtaining prevention, diagnosis, treatment and continuity of care. These challenges are exacerbated by displacement, social and economic inequality, and climate -related risks.

The UN official called for multiplying efforts three times to bridge the gap and investigate Sustainable development goals By 2030.

A message to the world

Dr. Hanan Belki said that the message that must reach the world is that wars destroy societies. “It destroys the countries. People are placed under tremendous pressure and despair. They rob their dignity.”

She expressed her hope that there will be a dialogue to achieve peace in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian land. And she continued: “I am very happy because I am in the United Nations where it is done Discussing the two -state solution“.

She concluded her speech by saying: “My call is that all countries meet to bring peace in all countries of the world, especially in regions that suffer from conflicts in the Middle East – including Gaza, Sudan and many other countries. Please work for peace so that we in international organizations can do our work and our duty to advance public health and well -being for all our citizens in our beautiful region, the eastern Mediterranean region.”