MSF restarts wound care and water aid in Gaza

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is once again operating in Gaza City, weeks after fighting forced its teams to evacuate the area, according to the announcement. MSF left Gaza City on September 24 due to intensified hostilities, but returned after a ceasefire took effect on October 10, a period marked by more than 400,000 displacement movements from south to north in the enclave.

Within days of assessing the situation, MSF reopened its wound care clinic on October 15. In less than two weeks, more than 640 people—most suffering trauma-linked injuries—have received care after enduring weeks without proper treatment. MSF is also remotely supporting both Al-Helou Maternity Hospital and Al-Shifa Hospital, providing much-needed supplies, fuel, and financial incentives for staff.

When MSF teams revisited Sheikh Radwan’s Primary Healthcare Centre, operations had to remain suspended: the clinic was found partially destroyed, leaving residents without a vital medical lifeline. “The damage in Sheikh Radwan is a stark reminder of the healthcare challenges facing Gaza’s communities right now,” said an MSF staff member.

Recognizing the urgent need for clean water as thousands return north, MSF has also resumed its water trucking efforts in Gaza City. For nine straight days, teams have delivered up to 180,000 litres daily to as many as 14 distribution points, and they’re looking at expanding even further to meet demand.

MSF says it is intensifying efforts to reach everyone in need as conditions in Gaza City remain strained. Their response underlines a commitment to restore essential health services and basic necessities as families rebuild their lives.