About Palestinian Health Ministry

The **Palestinian Ministry of Health (MoH)** is the principal government body responsible for managing and delivering healthcare services in the West Bank, Palestine. Established in 1994 following the Oslo Accords and the creation of the Palestinian Authority (PA), the MoH took over healthcare responsibilities previously managed by the Israeli administration. Since then, it has become one of the four main health service providers in Palestine, alongside Military Medical Services, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), and various NGOs and private entities[1][2]. The Ministry operates 27 hospitals and controls 61% of hospital beds in the region, providing a broad range of health services from primary care to specialized hospital treatments. It plays a crucial role in improving health system governance, expanding equitable access to quality healthcare, and encouraging healthier lifestyles, especially for vulnerable populations[1]. The Ministry has spearheaded significant infrastructure expansion, increasing government primary healthcare clinics from 207 to 365 between 1994 and 1998, and has developed national health information systems and health insurance schemes[2]. In recent years, the MoH has focused on enhancing healthcare quality and efficiency through projects like the Health System Efficiency and Resiliency Project (HSERP), which aims to scale up cost-effective primary healthcare services, improve chronic disease management, and implement unified electronic patient records to enable integrated service delivery across healthcare levels[3]. Despite these advances, the Palestinian health system faces severe challenges, particularly due to ongoing conflict and restrictions. The healthcare infrastructure in Gaza has been devastated since 2023, with hospitals non-functional and medical supplies critically low, while the West Bank’s health facilities operate under strained conditions due to movement restrictions and resource shortages[7]. The Ministry continues to navigate these difficulties while coordinating with NGOs and international donors to sustain and improve health services[4][5]. Leadership transitioned from Dr. Mai al-Kaila (2019-2024) to Maged Abu Ramadan (2024-present), who continues t

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Israeli Forces Open Fire on Gazans Seeking Food Aid

20 Jul 2025 45 views

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Learn about the recent tragedy in Gaza, where Israeli forces killed at least 32 people seeking food aid.