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The healthcare system in Gaza has suffered severe roof damage, making it difficult to provide basic medical services. International organizations continue their coordination efforts to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in the region.
According to the statement made by the Palestinian Ministry of Health, Minister Abu Ramadan attended the online program titled "Virtual Dialogue on the Reconstruction and Rapid Recovery of the Health System in the Gaza Strip" organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and spoke.
In his speech, Abu Ramadan said, "International intervention is essential for the construction of the health system in Gaza." he said.
Emphasizing that reconstruction in Gaza is not just about repairing buildings and equipment, Abu Ramadan stated that the health system's capacity to provide basic services in a sustainable manner must be restored.
Abu Ramadan drew attention to the importance of strengthening primary health care services, emergency services, rehabilitation and mental health services.
Giving information about the priorities in the health sector, Abu Ramadan underlined the need to repair damaged health facilities, reactivate basic medical services, provide medicine and medical consumables, support health personnel and develop sustainable mechanisms for financing the sector.
WHO representatives, international partners and United Nations (UN) organizations came together at the meeting.
The meeting discussed health needs and damage assessment results in Gaza, as well as how to align the urgent humanitarian response with early recovery and long-term reconstruction needs.
Abu Ramadan participated in the dialogue through an online event within the scope of the 73rd session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean.

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