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PalMed Nursing Education

The nursing education system in Gaza is critical in supplying the healthcare workforce needed to respond effectively to public health emergencies, particularly in times of conflict.

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PalMed UK

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£140

raised of £300,000

PalMed Nursing Education

The project aims to support students who have fulfilled the requirements for obtaining a bachelor’s degree in nursing, but whose university certificates have been withheld due to their inability to pay tuition fees. This is a result of extreme poverty, repeated wars, the suffocating siege on Gaza, and the high unemployment rates. So, the aim is to provide financial assistance to nursing graduates whose certificates have been withheld due to outstanding tuition fees. This initiative is crucial considering the severe shortage of healthcare professionals in Gaza, exacerbated by the ongoing conflict, which has claimed many lives among healthcare workers.

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All nursing institutions in Gaza, including six universities and four colleges (two of which are university colleges) have been facing a difficult circumstances in Gaza, particularly, have led to students and their families being unable to pay tuition fees, causing many to postpone or even leave their studies until economic conditions improve. Moreover, the healthcare sector suffers from a severe shortage of human resources, particularly nursing staff, which significantly impacts the provision of emergency care amid the dire conditions faced by citizens in Gaza.

This project represents a vital step in supporting the healthcare system in Gaza and addressing the urgent needs of the Palestinian community during this critical time. Your financial support can help ensure that these nursing graduates are able to contribute to the health and well-being of their communities.