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It’s even worse than it looks!
Starting our research as Al Amal team, We knew well that the reality of healthcare in Gaza would be bleak, but we didn't realize or imagine the extent of the destruction it has reached in the face of limited resources. Did you know that a high percentage of total cancer deaths worldwide originate from one geographical area (Gaza Strip)? -- according to the ministry of health in Gaza. Despite the fact that the size of this area is incomparable to the global scale of cancer distribution geographically, it harbors an unimaginable
disaster!
Emotional and physical toll cancer inflicts on Palestinian patients. The Washington Post
Dina El-Dhani, a Palestinian cancer patient from Gaza who missed her teatment at a hospital in Jerusalem due to closed crossings, displays her medications, in Gaza City May 12, 2023. REUTERS/Fadi Shana
A 53% Shortage of Cancer Treatment in Gaza
We believe that the time has come, albeit late, to change the way of life, to fight against death, and to ensure that providing cancer patients with medication is not a struggle for survival, but a remedy for survival. We aim to alleviate the heavy burden placed on hospitals and patients, who have to travel long hours and distances seeking cancer treatment, by bringing this treatment to the strip. And because the suffering is not limited to financial costs, traveling from the besieged Gaza Strip is an ongoing nightmare that has lasted for years. You can imagine the hardships faced by patients and their families in obtaining travel permits (if lucky) to leave through the border that consume a lot of time and effort. Often, cancer patients lose their lives before obtaining the permits, and in many cases, they never get them at all! The hopes of receiving treatment and relief for cancer patients in Gaza are hanging by a thin thread, and unfortunately, that thread is often severed.
The percentage of deficiency in the number of available medications on the essential services' circulating drug list, as per the Ministry of Health.
World Health Organization (WHO): Healthcare System in Gaza on the
Verge of Collapse
Therefore, from a humanitarian and vital perspective, and from all the angles that preserve and protect human life, we refuse to accept this way of life, where being saved becomes the exception. Thus, our dedicated team, Al Amal Team “Amal means hope in Arabic” composed of volunteering change-makers from various segments of society, including young women and men, students, and graduates, in fields such as medicine, pharmacy, and project management, embarked on a humanitarian mission starting this non-profit organization. We aim to be a pathway in people's lives and to reshape this bleak narrative surrounded by death from all sides.
Our Work
Our team has worked tirelessly, countless sleepless nights, researching reports, analyzing data, and engaging with professionals and medical experts to assess the magnitude of the disaster. The more we delved into our work, the more determined and urgent we became to achieve our goal. After over a year and a half, we have uncovered the points of pain and urgent issues in the pharmaceutical sector in Gaza, from the oncology sector to all other essential sectors. Our goal is to provide affordable and accessible medications in our community.
We have been working diligently for some time, creating relationships and partnerships with reputable medical companies and factories abroad that hold official recognition from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the European Medicines Agency (EMA), Saudi FDA and many others. This ensures the safety, security, and effectiveness of the medication we will provide.
Work meeting in Cairo, Egypt exploring treatment options and collaborations with pharmaceutical factories.
A Holistic Approach to Healthcare in Gaza
Moreover, our mission goes beyond providing medication; we have developed a comprehensive approach and clear plans to ensure the physical and psychological care of patients. We offer free medical consultations before and after medication delivery and support patients' adherence to their medications through comprehensive programs and plans. This encompasses all segments of society and facilitates their access. We have also taken into consideration the needs of visually impaired individuals by providing Braille language on medication packaging. Our work is not only about prolonging the lives of our patients but also improving their quality of life.
With our plans, we aim to transcend patients obstacles, as we confront the monopoly of pharmaceutical companies that hinder access to essential medications for those in need. We will provide alternative, cost-effective options that suit the deteriorating economic situation in Gaza. We will also bring active ingredients that have been absent from Gaza for many years due to various reasons, leaving patients in helplessness and vulnerability.
Al Amal Team, Gaza
Join the Fight Against Cancer in Gaza
To achieve this vision, we have decided to make you the elixir for those patients. We need your strong support for this noble cause. It's not just a financial donation, it's a lifeline for the lives of individuals and families trapped in the Gaza Strip (Circle of Despair). Your support will ensure that patients have a new hope on life, longer lifespans, and the care they deserve.
Together, we can create a world where cancer is not a death sentence in the Gaza Strip. We can usher in a new season of unwavering strength and hope, becoming a beacon of light for these heroes.
What We Need
We are looking for a minimum of $75,000. Increased funding means more medicines, ensuring no one is left behind.
Here's how your donation will make a tangible difference in many lives:
● Establishment and licensing fees for the pharmaceutical warehouse: $4,600
● Rent for the pharmaceutical warehouse prepared according to international
standards: $10,000
● Furniture: $2,000
● Life-saving cancer medications: $30,400
● Medications for maternal and child care and individuals with special needs:
$22,000
● Palliative care for comfort and dignity: $4,000
● Medication Adherence programs & Awareness and Education Programs: $2,000
Final Words
Our campaign goes beyond borders, politics, and limitations. We stand for compassion, solidarity, and the innate value of every human life. We strive to create a future where no one is denied access to life-saving medications.
With your support, we can make a profound difference and ensure that the basic human right to access medications becomes a reality for all.
Your contribution, regardless of the amount, will have a multiplier effect for change. Let's rewrite the story of patients in Gaza, one life at a time.
Donate now and be a part of this campaign that will forever impact the lives of those in need. If you are unable to contribute, invite your friends to join us and spread the word about this great campaign.
Your generosity and support will bring hope, relief, and a chance of a better life for cancer patients in Gaza. Thank you for being a driving force behind this vital mission. Together, we can make a difference.
Contact Information
Founder of Al Amal team: Nour Alshaer
Phone number: +970 592133710
Here’s a link to our Facebook page we just made to keep you updated on our progress, and the difference your help is making!
P.S. Mohammed Albaz is Organizing this campaign on behalf of Al Amal Team in Gaza due to the unavailability of this service in Palestine. All donations will go into the operation of the team in Gaza Strip.