Palestinian health ministry pleads for fuel to operate hospital generators

The Palestinian health ministry in Gaza has once again issued a plea for fuel to operate generators in health centres across Gaza City.

It said shortages of fuel, caused by an Israeli siege, are threatening to stop the only oxygen station in Gaza City, dialysis treatment machines and ambulances from operating. 

This would expose the "lives of dozens of sick and wounded people to inevitable death," it said in a statement.

“We appeal to all relevant, international and humanitarian institutions to intervene quickly to bring in the necessary fuel, in addition to the electric generators and spare parts needed for maintenance.”