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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.

Country/region	Topic	Period	Budget
Occupied Palestinian Territory	Emergency Relief and Protection Protection, access & security Material relief assistance	01.06.2025 - 31.12.2025	CHF 1’500’000

The project in brief

Background	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.
Objectives	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.
Target groups	Conflict affected men, women, boys and girls; health staff and volunteers.
Medium-term outcomes	Outcome 1: Emergency medical services are provided Outcome 2: Access to hospital services is provided
Results	Expected results: 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. Results from previous phases: N.A.
Directorate/federal office responsible	SDC
Project partners	Contract partner Swiss Non-profit Organisation Swiss Red Cross
Coordination with other projects and actors	ICRC, WHO, UN OCHA, UNRWA, Other actors under the Health Cluster
Budget	Current phase Swiss budget CHF 1’500’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 1’500’000 Total project since first phase Swiss budget CHF 0 Budget inclusive project partner CHF 1’500’000
Project phases	Phase 1 01.06.2025 - 31.12.2025 (Current phase)

Further technical details

Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation	EMERGENCY RESPONSE EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation	Material relief assistance and services Material relief assistance and services
Aid Type	Basketpooled multi-donor fund
Project number	7F14000