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.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Territorio palestinese occupato |
Aiuto d'emergenza e protezione
Protezione, accesso & sicurezza
Assistenza materiale |
01.06.2025
- 31.12.2025 |
CHF 1’500’000
|
- Croce Rossa Svizzera
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Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE EMERGENCY RESPONSE
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Sotto-Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE Assistenza materiale e servizi d'emergenza
Assistenza materiale e servizi d'emergenza
Tipo di aiuto Fondi comuni o combinati da donatori multipli
Numero del progetto 7F14000
| Contesto | 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. |
| Obiettivi | 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. |
| Gruppi target | Conflict affected men, women, boys and girls; health staff and volunteers. |
| Effetti a medio termine |
Outcome 1: Emergency medical services are provided Outcome 2: Access to hospital services is provided |
| Risultati |
Risultati principali attesi: 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. Risultati fasi precedenti: N.A. |
| Direzione/Ufficio responsabile |
DSC |
| Partner del progetto |
Partner contrattuale Organizzazione svizzera senza scopo di lucro |
| Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori | ICRC, WHO, UN OCHA, UNRWA, Other actors under the Health Cluster |
| Budget | Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF 1’500’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF 0 Progetto totale dalla prima fase Budget Svizzera CHF 0 Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF 1’500’000 |
| Fasi del progetto | Fase 1 01.06.2025 - 31.12.2025 (Fase in corso) |
