Scaling Up Access to Essential Primary Health Care Services in underserved Areas in Gaza Strip

About this project

ltpgtltbrgtSince the escalation of hostilities on 7 Oct. 2023, the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip has deteriorated dramatically. Despite the ceasefire that came into effect on 10 Oct. 2025, conditions remain highly fragile due to continued instability, mass displacement critical shortages of essential services. Northern eastern areas of Gaza Strip are among the most affected, where returnees face acute challenges in accessing basic primary health care due to the destruction or disruption of health facilities.lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtIn response to these urgent needs, this project aims to expand access to primary health care services in three underserved hard-hit locations: Beit Lahia (North Gaza Strip), Al-Karama (North Gaza City) Al-Zaytoun (East Gaza City). These locations were selected in coordination with the Health Cluster to ensure needs-based targeting avoid duplication. The project seeks to restore equitable, life-saving primary health care for vulnerable populations, particularly IDPs, returnees, women, children, elderly, and PWDs. All services will be provided free of charge, without discrimination in a manner that ensures dignity, privacy gender-sensitive care.lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtEach of the three primary health care centers will deliver a package of services, including general medicine, sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, nursing care, lab. tests pharmacy services. SRH services will be provided in all centers except Beit Lahia, where they will be suppor…

Published by

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs · National NGO

Countries

Palestinian Territories

Sectors

Multisector aid

Funded by

oPt Humanitarian Fund

Implemented by

Al Awda Health and Community Association

Accountable

Al Awda Health and Community Association

Published by United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 18 Aug 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-OCHA-CBPF-CBPF-OPT-25-R-NGO-38802.

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