Humanitarian Response Report PRCS 13/5/2024 - 20/5/2024 [EN/AR]

Overview of the PRCS Gaza Strip Branches 13\5\2024 - 20\5\2024

RAFAH GOVERNORATE

• Rafah crossing remains closed since 7\5 which leads to the deteroration of the already devasted humanitrain situation in the Gaza Strip.
• According to the UN, nearly 800,000 people were displaced from Rafah towards Khan Younis & Deir Al Balah causing an increase in the humanitarian needs.
• Patients transfer through Rafah crossing not allowed by the occupation.
• No humanitrain aid is allowed into the Gaza Strip: no fuel, no gaz, no food and no relief items are reaching to Palestinians.
• The health care system in Rafah continues to deteriorate & suffering a rising shortage of essential medical supplies.
• PRCS branch in Khirbet Al Adas in eastern Rafah was damaged due to heavy bombardment.
• PRCS is running its humanitarian operations in Rafah from PRCS facility in Al Mawasi in Khan Younis governorate (western Rafah).
• EMS teams are prevented from working in the eastern Rafah. Therefore, EMS teams have been distributed on 4 locations in the governorate to ensure rapid response.
• Al Quds medical post is operational since the start of February 2024.
• Medical services at Al Nasr medical, Al Attar & Park points are halted due to heavy bombardment in the area. One medical point (Tel Al Sultan in western Rafah) is still operational in Rafah.
• 2 IDPs camps are still in Rafah after dismantling a third one to be moved to Al Mawasi Khan Younis.
• Aid consignments are halted due to the closure of Rafah crossing by the occupation