**Nasser Hospital**, also known as the Nasser Medical Complex, is a major government hospital located in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip. It is the second largest hospital in Gaza after Al-Shifa and serves as a critical healthcare hub for the region. Established in 1960 during the Egyptian administration, the hospital was built on the site of a former British Mandate quarantine facility and named after Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser[3][1]. The complex comprises several specialized hospitals and departments, including the Hind Al-Daghma Specialized Kidney Center, Al-Yasin Surgical Hospital, outpatient clinics, maternity and women’s hospital (Tahrir Maternity and Women's Hospital), and internal medicine and pediatrics facilities, although some planned expansions have been delayed due to ongoing conflicts[1][2]. With approximately 1,227 medical staff and over 450 beds, Nasser Hospital handles a vast patient load, performing thousands of surgeries and hospitalizations annually. In 2019 alone, it conducted over 733,000 laboratory tests, treated 37,000 inpatients, performed more than 8,000 surgeries, and managed over 10,000 births[2]. Throughout its history, Nasser Hospital has faced numerous challenges, particularly due to the recurring conflicts in Gaza. It has been damaged by bombings, including a significant attack in October 2023 during Israeli military operations, which severely damaged the administration building and nearby ambulances[1][9]. The hospital has repeatedly operated beyond capacity—sometimes at double its official bed count—and struggled with critical shortages of medical supplies, fuel, and electricity[1][4][6]. Despite these hardships, it remains a crucial trauma and referral center in southern Gaza, with support from organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO), which has aided in expanding bed capacity and providing essential supplies[4][6]. Nasser Hospital also endures operational difficulties due to movement restrictions imposed by Israeli authorities, limiting the ability of staff to reac