Lifesaving Medical and Non-medical Supplies for the Health Sector in the Gaza Strip

Projet terminé

In line with the Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD) principles, Switzerland recognizes the necessity of predictable and flexible funding to respond to changing needs in humanitarian crises, including protracted ones. Through an emergency funding to the World Health Organisation (WHO), SDC allows WHO to provide protection and assistance to those who are mostly affected by the latest deterioration of the health situation in the Gaza Strip through direct provision of lifesaving medical and non-medical supplies for the health sector.

Pays/région Thème Période Budget
Territoire palestinien occupé
Santé
nothemedefined
Services médicaux
01.09.2017 - 31.12.2017
CHF  1’005’000
Contexte Health service delivery in the Gaza Strip has been severely affected by the over 10-year-long closure imposed by Israel, and recent developments, including the ongoing electricity crisis, pushing the health sector to the brink of collapse. Since June 2017, Gaza has had only 4-6 hours of electricity per day, forcing hospitals to rely on back-up generators. Essential drugs and disposables have significantly depleted in supplies and critical elements of the health sector, such as vaccination storage, blood banks, and surgery are now under severe risk.
Objectifs Critical health services for the Gaza Strip population are maintained and avoidable mortality and morbidity are reduced.
Groupes cibles Generally, all patients seeking medical treatment in the Gaza Strip are targeted. More specifically, drugs procured under this allocation will target acutely vulnerable patients, who need emergency care. Another group of acutely vulnerable patients, who will benefit from the project, are those who suffer from chronic diseases.
Effets à moyen terme
  1. Essential lifesaving drugs are made available at the Central Drugs Store in the Gaza Strip and the number of drugs and disposables at zero stock is reduced.
  2. Essential lifesaving equipment is made available at Gazan hospitals, thus improving access to healthcare for patients.
Résultats

Principaux résultats attendus:  

  • Lifesaving drugs and equipment procured following WHO’s established procurement procedures.
  • Procured lifesaving drugs and equipment are delivered to targeted healthcare facilities in the Gaza Strip.


Direction/office fédéral responsable DDC
Crédit Aide humanitaire
Partenaire de projet Partenaire contractuel
Organisme des Nations Unies (ONU)
  • Organisation mondiale de la santé


Coordination avec d'autres projets et acteurs WHO will liaise closely with the Central Drugs Store in the Gaza Strip and the Palestinian Ministry of Health (MoH) to identify the needs and take account of all donations received. WHO will also coordinate with other health sector partners by sharing information and collaborating efforts to harmonize work and avoid any duplications. Special attention will be paid to the drugs that are required for emergency lifesaving treatment.
Budget Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF    1’005’000 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF    1’003’290 Projet total depuis la première phase Budget y compris partenaires de projet CHF   1’005’000
Phases du projet

Phase 1 01.09.2017 - 31.12.2017   (Completed)