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UNFPA: Former Gaza maternity hospital in ruins but maternal services continue
Summary
An unidentified UNFPA representative said a former major maternity hospital in the Gaza Strip is in ruins but continues to provide services; UNFPA supports 22 facilities (including Al Shifa), reported 130 deliveries supported, has deployed 175 midwives and is bringing medicines until facility-based deliveries reach full coverage.
An unidentified UNFPA representative said that a former major maternity hospital in the Gaza Strip is now in ruins but continues to offer maternal services, as the agency steps up staffing and supplies amid the conflict.
The representative said "This used to be 1 of the largest maternity hospitals in the entire Gaza Strip," and that "today, as you can see behind me, it's all in ruins." He added, "It's still persisting. It's still functional. It's providing great services to women and girls." The remarks framed ongoing service…
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