December 16, 2024

MSF health center temporarily closes due to heavy fighting in Al-Mawasi

Khan Younis, Al-Mawasi humanitarian zone, OCBA Al-Mawasi Health Centre

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As the wounded arrive at the emergency room of the Al-Mawasi clinic, teams are forced to close the facility because of the fighting, leaving wounded patients without care. Twelve MSF staff and their families take refuge in their homes, and over 30 others are confined to the MSF office.