Key insights
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Healthcare System Under Attack: 825 attacks on healthcare facilities have been documented since October 2023, resulting in nearly 1,000 deaths and 2,000 injuries among medical personnel.
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Hospital Destruction and Impact: Al-Shifa Medical Complex, Gaza's largest hospital, suffered catastrophic destruction and is largely non-functional, reflecting broader systematic damage to Gaza's healthcare.
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Human Cost of Conflict: Over 1,700 healthcare workers have been killed and 306 detained during the conflict, with continuing risks to medical staff and patients.
Takeaways
The graduation ceremony at the devastated al-Shifa Hospital highlights the resilience of Gaza's medical professionals and the severe impact of ongoing conflict on healthcare services in the region.