Contribution to the Swiss Red Cross for the health emergency response of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank
Switzerland supports the Swiss Red Cross in its contribution to the health emergency response of the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) in the response to the war in the Gaza Strip and the violence in the West Bank, incl. East Jerusalem. The contribution is part of the Federal Council’s decision of 21 May 2025 to grant CHF 9 million in humanitarian relief assistance in the OPT.
| Land/Region | Thema | Periode | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Besetztes Palästinensisches Gebiet |
Nothilfe und Schutz
Schutz, Zugang & Sicherheit
Materielle Nothilfe |
01.06.2025
- 31.12.2025 |
CHF 1’500’000
|
- Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz
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Sektor nach Kategorisierung des Entwicklungshilfeekomitees der OECD NOTHILFE
NOTHILFE
Sub-Sektor nach Kategorisierung des Entwicklungshilfeekomitees der OECD Materielle Nothilfe und Leistungen
Materielle Nothilfe und Leistungen
Unterstützungsform Gemeinschafts-/Sammelfinanzierungen
Projektnummer 7F14000
| Hintergrund | Since October 2023, Gaza’s health system has been weakened by the ongoing armed conflict. The significant damage to the medical infrastructure has left many without access to medical care, including treatment for chronic illnesses, maternal and infant care, and mental health support. Disease outbreaks, malnutrition and violence are rising as the war continues. Humanitarian aid provision is restricted, worsening conditions and limiting access to life-saving services are observed. Since the outbreak of the war, at least 125,000 people are reported to be injured and thousands, including many children, urgently need specialized treatment, while medical supplies and fuel remain critically scarce. In the West Bank, the health situation has also worsened and access to essential healthcare is limited. |
| Ziele | Preventing and alleviating human suffering, protecting life and health, ensuring the respect of human dignity, preventing disease, and promoting health, social care and volunteering both in times of peace and war as well as during emergencies, crises and disasters. |
| Zielgruppen | Conflict affected men, women, boys and girls; health staff and volunteers. |
| Mittelfristige Wirkungen |
Outcome 1: Emergency medical services are provided Outcome 2: Access to hospital services is provided |
| Resultate |
Erwartete Resultate: 1.1 Output Gaza: Ambulance emergency services are maintained, and capacity restored and enhanced for continued emergency response 1.2 Output West Bank: Ambulance services are provided, and service capacity is restored 2.1 Output Gaza: Emergency secondary and tertiary care through hospitals and field hospitals is provided. 2.2 Output West Bank: The capacity of four PRCS hospitals to provide healthcare services during emergencies is enhanced. Resultate von früheren Phasen: N.A. |
| Verantwortliche Direktion/Bundesamt |
DEZA |
| Projektpartner |
Vertragspartner Schweizerische Non-Profit-Organisation |
| Koordination mit anderen Projekten und Akteuren | ICRC, WHO, UN OCHA, UNRWA, Other actors under the Health Cluster |
| Budget | Laufende Phase Schweizer Beitrag CHF 1’500’000 Bereits ausgegebenes Schweizer Budget CHF 0 Projekttotal seit Anfangsphase Schweizer Beitrag CHF 0 Budget inklusive Projektpartner CHF 1’500’000 |
| Projektphasen | Phase 1 01.06.2025 - 31.12.2025 (Laufende Phase) |
