On 14 January 2025, Viva Palestina Malaysia received this URGENT request:
Project Name:* Supply of Lab Coats and Medical Scrubs for Al-Wafa Hospital for Medical Rehabilitation and Specialized Surgeries
*Project Classification:* Health Sector - Urgent
*Target Area:* Gaza Governorate and North Gaza - Gaza Strip
**Target Beneficiaries:* Medical staff (doctors, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, dentists, etc.), administrative staff, and service staff, totaling 150 employees
**Partner:* Al-Wafa Hospital for Medical Rehabilitation and Specialized Surgeries
*Project Description:*
Due to direct shelling on hospitals and health centers, many medical facilities have suffered significant damage, resulting in the loss or destruction of medical clothing in emergency rooms, operating rooms, and storage rooms for medical supplies. Other medical supplies, including tools, medications, and medical clothing (lab coats and scrubs), were also damaged or burned due to fires within the hospitals, putting medical staff at risk of infection or transmission of diseases.
This project aims to supply the necessary medical clothing for the staff at Al-Wafa Hospital to ensure hygiene and safety standards are met, addressing the needs of doctors, nurses, technicians, and administrative staff working at the hospital.
*Implementation Duration:* 1 week - may change depending on field conditions
*Estimated Budget:* $2,900
Within about two weeks, they were sewn, packed, sealed and delivered
