Blood shortages and scarce testing supplies threaten thousands in Gaza

Patients with blood disorders in the Gaza Strip face severe shortages of blood units, platelets and essential laboratory testing supplies, putting thousands of lives at risk.

The lack of blood and platelets threatens access to vital treatment. For patients who depend on these supplies, shortages can make it harder to receive care when they need it.

At the same time, dwindling laboratory supplies are undermining the ability to diagnose blood conditions and monitor patients’ health.

The shortages affect both diagnosis and follow-up care, leaving patients facing uncertainty over access to the tests and treatment they require.

Together, the gaps in blood supplies and testing materials pose a serious threat to the continuity of care for people with blood disorders across Gaza.