The Siege of Gaza's Silent Victims: A Crisis of Care in a War Zone The ongoing siege on Gaza has been extensively documented, but one aspect of this crisis often goes unreported: its devastating impact on women's health, particularly those suffering from breast cancer.
Stories emerging from Yafa Medical Hospital and other healthcare facilities in Gaza reveal haunting parallels with crises that have unfolded in war torn areas worldwide.
One striking feature of this crisis is the scarcity of medical equipment, especially mammography machines essential for early detection and treatment of breast cancer. Dr.