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Inside Rafah’s “horrifying” health crisis
May 14, 2024
Guest host Yasmeen Khan discusses the devastating health crisis in Rafah due to Israeli military operations. Topics include challenges faced by doctors, lab-grown meat bans, and the transformative plan for the WNBA with star rookies like Caitlin Clark.
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- Severe shortages of medical supplies in Rafah hinder patient care, exacerbated by Israeli restrictions.
- Lab-grown meat bans in some US states raise ethical and economic concerns amidst global sustainability efforts.
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Healthcare Crisis in Rafa
Doctors and nurses in Rafa are facing the worst health crisis in seven months, with severe shortages of essential supplies. American nurse Monica Johnston highlights the dire situation, mentioning a lack of pain and blood pressure medicine, making it challenging to care for patients. Additionally, Dr. Ammar Hanam shares a heartbreaking case of an 18-year-old patient with severe injuries and insufficient sedation, leading to a high mortality rate in the ICU. Critical medical supplies are being restricted by Israel, worsening the healthcare plight in Gaza.
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