Over the past year since Oct. 7, 2023, more than 41,000 people have been reported killed and nearly 97,000 injured in Gaza. In Israel, 1,200 people were reported killed and more than 5,000 injured.
An estimated 1.9 million people are displaced in Gaza—about 90 percent of the population. Those displaced are living in overcrowded, makeshift shelters without access to basic necessities like clean water and adequate nutrition, heightening health concerns.
There are already more than 1.7 million reported cases of infectious diseases, including acute respiratory infections, diarrhea, skin infections and meningitis, according to the World Health Organization.
Over the past year, Americares has worked to address the urgent health needs of children and adults affected by the crisis. We are working with partner organizations with staff on the ground in Gaza to increase access to medicine, medical supplies and mental health support for frontline health care providers and survivors.
• Americares has delivered over 24 tons of essential medicine and medical supplies to Gaza, including enough medicine to fill nearly 220,000 prescriptions.
• Americares is supporting six partner organizations providing mental health and psychosocial support services in Gaza, reaching more than 8,000 people experiencing the trauma of war and displacement
• Americares has awarded $550,000 in funding for medical teams providing essential health care services in Gaza, which has no fully functioning hospitals.
• We are also supporting health services in Egypt and Lebanon, including medical care and mental health support for children evacuated to Egypt.
In Israel, Americares worked with multiple organizations after the Oct. 7, 2023, attack to meet physical and mental health needs including supporting a mental health hotline, distribution of household supplies and baby care items, and child friendly spaces for populations displaced within Israel due to the hostilities.
Americares is a health-focused relief and development organization that saves lives and improves health for people affected by poverty or disaster. Each year, Americares reaches 85 countries on average, including the United States, with life-changing health programs, medicine, medical supplies and emergency aid. Americares is one of the world’s leading nonprofit providers of donated medicine and medical supplies. Thank you for being apart of this response with your contribution.
*Should Americares raise funds in excess of what's needed to respond to this particular crisis, the funds will be redirected to where the need is greatest.
