War and the blockade have plunged the Gaza Strip into a dramatic health situation. The supply of medicines and medical equipment is severely disrupted, making access to primary health care extremely difficult. For patients with chronic diseases such as asthma, every attack becomes a threat to life.
Aged 54, a critical emergency
Mohammed, 54, lived through one of these critical emergencies. During a severe asthma attack, he no longer had access to the usual emergency treatments such as oxygen therapy or intravenous corticosteroids. Without rapid care, his life was in danger.
It was in this critical state that he arrived at our medical centre. Suffocating and weak, he needed immediate intervention despite the lack of essential resources.
A decisive medical intervention
Our teams mobilised the means available to save Mohammed but, lacking oxygen and intravenous treatments, they administered:
- repeated nebulisations of Salbutamol (Ventolin) and Pulmicort;
- oral Prednisone, in place of intravenous Hydrocortisone.
Thanks to this rapid care, his condition gradually stabilised. Once the attack was under control, he was given inhalers for his maintenance treatment and referred to a better-equipped hospital for further follow-up.
Regular follow-up to prevent relapses
Our medical centre set up a monthly follow-up programme to guarantee Mohammed continuous access to the medicines he needs and to prevent any new serious attack. This long-term care gives him security and stability in an environment where access to care remains extremely limited.
Mohammed’s testimony
“When I couldn’t breathe and needed help, the HuSoMe medical centre didn’t have all the equipment, but the doctors did their best with what they had. They saved my life.”
He adds:
“With the war, it was almost impossible to find my asthma medicines. I had lost hope. But the medical centre helped me stay alive and gave me what I needed to treat myself. Today, I go to see them regularly and I feel safer.”
Our daily commitment to life!
Mohammed’s story highlights the immense challenges our medical centre faces every day. Despite shortages and difficult conditions, our teams remain determined to provide vital care in Gaza, showing creativity, resilience and constant commitment to saving lives.
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