WHAT'S HAPPENING IN PALESTINE?
In Gaza, where approximately 2 million Palestinians live, a humanitarian crisis continues due to the embargoes imposed since 2007.
Attacks on the Palestinian people continue in the events that started on October 7th. So far, more than 72,000 people have lost their lives in these attacks, and more than 170,000 have been injured.
Equipment shortages and power outages in the region are making it difficult to provide healthcare services in hospitals. On the other hand, hunger is causing a major crisis leading to deaths.
WHAT ARE WE DOING IN GAZA WHILE THE CRISIS CONTINUES?
At Yeryüzü Doktorları, we continue our activities in the region without pause, without giving up for even a single moment, regardless of the circumstances. As the intensity of the attacks increases day by day and access to even the most basic necessities becomes increasingly difficult, we are working to meet the most urgent needs on the ground.
Since October 7, our response in Gaza has included:
Emergency interventions and surgical operation
Medical examinations and treatment services
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation services
Ambulance support
Support to the healthcare system, including provision of medical uniforms and hospital kits
Medical and essential healthcare supplies
Financial support for healthcare workers
Bread, water, and hot meal distribution
Food parcel assistance
Canned meat distribution from sacrificial donations
Baby diapers, wet wipes, and infant formula support
Essential relief items and consumables
Psychosocial support services for children
Following the destruction of numerous healthcare facilities, we established the only accessible primary healthcare point in northern Gaza within the Al-Yarmouk Stadium Camp, where we continue to provide primary healthcare services. We have also actively supported medical operations at Al-Shifa, Al-Aqsa, and Al-Ahli hospitals.
In cooperation with UNICEF, we have conducted vaccination campaigns twice a week to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases. At the same time, we have supported the local population with food assistance, contributing to the fight against malnutrition among children and pregnant women.
Humanitarian aid has been delivered to the region both through aid trucks coordinated at border crossings and via humanitarian aid ships dispatched from Mersin Port under the coordination of AFAD.
Due to supply challenges at our healthcare support station, we established the Khan Younis Health Center in November 2025 to ensure the continuity of essential primary healthcare and physiotherapy services, which are among the most critical needs in the region. Through this center, our teams continue to provide emergency care, physiotherapy, medical consultations, treatment, vaccination, and medication support.
In addition, we are addressing the critical need for access to clean water by delivering thousands of liters daily through tanker trucks with a capacity of 5 tons each.
Currently, our mobile medical teams continue to operate in both northern Gaza and central Gaza without interruption. Our activities also continue at the Khan Younis Health Center and Al-Shifa Hospital. By providing financial support to healthcare workers, we are ensuring the continuity of emergency response efforts, working continuously with all available resources and capacities since October 7.
As Yeryüzü Doktorları, we have reached more than 1 million beneficiaries since October 7 in an increasingly deteriorating situation in Gaza, supporting over 43,000 families. No matter how difficult the conditions become, we remain by the side of Gaza.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
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*The recipient name for all banks is "Yeryüzü Doktorları Derneği". In the explanation section, it is necessary to write your name, surname, phone number, and "Gaza."
Your donations can reach those in need in Gaza, contributing to healthcare services, treatments, equipment, and medication support. You can support with any amount and extend a helping hand to Gaza in these challenging times.
