
ACTNews, GAZA - Wearing protective clothing, masks, gloves, and headgear,
doctors and medical volunteers at the Indonesian Clinic in Gaza served patients
from one house to another, last Sunday (8/30). This step was taken to continue
providing medical services to patients in need during the regional quarantine
being carried out by the Gaza authorities.
That day, health
services were provided to around 30 patients living in the internal refugee
camps of Jabalia, Beit Lahia, Syiekh Raden, and Beit Hanon. Said Mukaffiy from
the Global Humanity Response Team of Aksi Cepat Tanggap reported that that day
there were 14 medical volunteers on duty. Indonesian ambulances are also
operated to carry medical equipment, medicines and reach patients' residences.
"There were
21 male patients and 8 female patients who were served by medical volunteers
during the action on Sunday (30/8). Most of them continued to treat the
injuries from the attacks. Other patients consulted their diseases, including
diabetes, kidney failure, hernias, and even cancer, ”said Said.
He further
explained that in the current state of Gaza lockdown, the Indonesian Clinic
could not operate. The authorities have only opened a number of main hospitals
which are indeed referrals for Covid-19 patients.
"The ACT
Medical Team at the Indonesian Clinic strives to continue to serve patients in
strict compliance with health protocols. Patients and medical workers alike
wear masks and wash their hands. The team also visited patients who had been
recorded and who had to receive regular treatments, such as examination of
scars, opening of bandages, or monthly consultations, "said Said.
Said also
invited generous friends to accompany volunteer actions in Gaza in carrying out
humanitarian actions, both medical services, food, and health-related services.
"Generous friends can provide the best alms through the link of generous
Indonesian donations or transfers through the BNI Syariah account 6600003314 in
the name of Aksi Cepat Tanggap," he added.
According to
WAFA Palestinian News Agency, as of September 2, 719 new cases have been
confirmed in Palestine. Health Minister Mai al-Kaileh announced in a press
statement, 233 cases were recorded in Hebron Governorate, 41 in Nablus, 50 in Bethlehem.
Additionally, 40 cases were recorded in
Qalqilia, 50 in Ramallah and al-Bireh, and 20 in Jericho and Jordan Valley, one
in Salfit, 11 in Tulkarm, five in Tubas, 83 in Gaza, and 167 in the Jerusalem
governorate. So far, 184 people have died. So far, the Covid-19 cases in
Palestine has reached 31,333 cases. []