In a humanitarian gesture reflecting the depth of fraternal ties and a swift response to crises, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center has actively contributed to the rehabilitation and operation of maternity and surgical wards in several vital hospitals in the Gaza Strip. This initiative serves as a lifeline to the severely deteriorated healthcare system, with efforts encompassing the Friends of the Patient Charitable Hospital, Al-Khair Hospital, and Al-Awda Hospital, ensuring the continued provision of medical services to those most in need.
Urgent response to the collapse of the health system
This Saudi intervention comes at a time when the health sector in Gaza is facing unprecedented challenges as a result of the ongoing humanitarian crisis, which has rendered many medical facilities inoperable due to extensive damage and shortages of fuel and medical supplies. This catastrophic situation has deprived thousands of patients, particularly pregnant women, of access to safe healthcare, significantly increasing the risks associated with childbirth and surgical procedures in conditions lacking even the most basic sterilization and safety standards.
Details of qualification and international partnership
The center's support extended beyond financial assistance to include comprehensive renovations of damaged departments and equipping them with the latest medical devices and surgical equipment. These efforts culminated in the inauguration of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic at the Friends of the Patient Charitable Society Hospital on June 25, 2025, as part of a strategic partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). This partnership aims to enhance reproductive health services and ensure safe childbirth for mothers in the Gaza Strip, given the severe population density and immense pressure on the remaining hospitals.
The Kingdom's leading role in supporting Palestine
This initiative falls under the umbrella of the Saudi popular campaign to aid the Palestinian people , and is an extension of a long history of Saudi support for the Palestinian cause on all levels. These actions reaffirm the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's unwavering commitment, through its humanitarian arm, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, to stand with the Palestinians in their plight and to work towards bridging gaps in vital sectors such as health, food, and shelter, thereby strengthening the resilience of the population and alleviating their daily suffering.
International and local praise
This step was widely welcomed by the administrations of the beneficiary hospitals, who affirmed that the reopening of these departments represents a true "turning point" that has saved the lives of many mothers and newborns. Representatives of the United Nations Population Fund also praised the Kingdom's pivotal role, describing the collaboration with the King Salman Center as a model of effective humanitarian partnerships that reach those in need during the most difficult circumstances and contribute to alleviating the pressure on exhausted medical staff.
