Join us in supporting medical care for those affected by the Israel-Hamas war.

Israel-Hamas War

The situation in the Middle East and medical needs since October 7th are fast moving and fluctuating. Afya has been at the forefront of providing urgent medical relief to healthcare facilities  and local municipalities serving civilians affected by the Israel Hamas War. This has been a challenging response universally, both in scope and logistics. We have effectively implemented our Phase I response which aimed to strengthen the capacity of the healthcare infrastructure in Israel and healthcare providers in Gaza. Currently, we are full steam ahead on a Phase II response that will fill gaps in medical and humanitarian supplies for a range of organizations and  direct service providers on the ground that are serving the most vulnerable.

Every Afya shipment is tailored to the expressed needs of practitioners on the ground. For example, Afya’s partners requested specific items such as Advanced Lifesaving Bags (ALS) and Basic Lifesaving Bags (BLS), containing medical supplies for field procedures. Afya sourced and delivered supplies in and outside the United States – a very intricate process involving logistical  dexterity and operational expertise.

Response Phase I

Oct 2023 – April 2024

ISRAEL

Afya On the Ground Partners: American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Israel Ministry of Health

Recipients: Major hospitals such as Ziv Hospital in Tzfat, Poriya Hospital near Tiberias, Galilee Medical Center in Nahari, and municipalities country-wide

Supplies Delivered:

  • Biomedical equipment, including specialized surgical tables, fetal monitors, digital vital signs monitors, emergency stretchers, and mobile surgical operating lights
  • Advanced Lifesaving Bags (ALS) and Basic Lifesaving Bags (BLS)
  • Mixed consumable Medical Supplies

Gaza

Afya On the Ground Partner: ANERA

Recipients: Community health providers

Supplies Staged for Shipment:

  • Wound care
  • Primary care
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Personal care
  • Pediatric and adult diapers

Response Phase II

Expanded and Long-Term Response

May 2024 – Ongoing

Based on the existing unmet need for supplies and the anticipated escalation in the region, our Phase II response will include the delivery of a wider array of supplies – both from our warehouse and via procurement if required – to a broader range of on-the-ground partners, including NGOs, shelters, nursing homes, on-the-ground service providers, health clinics, and local municipalities.

With funding, Afya will be able to ensure the delivery of exactly, and only, what is needed to equip medical professionals on the ground. Supplies that are in great—and grave—demand. This ambitious yet vital project is critical to the thousands of civilians requiring acute care It will meet the need for long-term rehabilitative support for those injured since the war began and boost healthcare capacity for years to come.

Help save and rebuild lives

To learn more about Afya’s response to the Israel Hamas War or how you can restrict your donation to any active response, please contact donor_support@afyafoundation.org

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Support our Disaster Response Fund

Afya’s disaster response model centers on supporting local healthcare infrastructure during crises. Our Disaster Response Fund allows swift action  enabling us to respond effectively to crises large and small. Your donation will make a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by these devastating  events and, equally critically, help prepare for any to come.

NOW is the time to act. Remember, Afya is there to DELIVER when disaster strikes—thanks to your support.