Some of them killed while providing health care in Gaza.

UN chief António Guterres embarks on his annual Ramadan solidarity visit in the Middle East, a tradition he began with he headed the UN refugee agency.

Follow our coverage in Egypt, Jordan & Rafah⤵️
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A child’s picture from the MSF International Mental Health room in the Al-Shaboura clinic, #Rafah #Gaza . People “joke” that *Post* Traumatic Stress disorder (PTSD), doesn’t apply in Gaza as - like the physical wounds - the mental wounds keep coming.

Our Secretary General, Christopher Lockyear, crossed into #Gaza earlier today and provided us with this update, saying, “any ground invasion into Rafah would be an absolute catastrophe. It doesn’t bear thinking about. It would be a disaster upon a disaster.”

After a day’s delay, I have just crossed the Rafah crossing to visit MSF International teams in the #Gaza Strip. The sea of humanity as you enter is overwhelming, people are everywhere. A ground invasion of Rafah would be catastrophic and must not be allowed to happen.

'Ramadan embodies the values of peace, resilience, and generosity.

May this Holy Month bring peace and guide us towards a more just and compassionate world.

Ramadan Kareem.'

- António Guterres on the occasion of the beginning of #Ramadan

Ramadan Mubarak.
May this Ramadan bring peace and stability to Gaza.

We remain deeply concerned about our MSF International staff member who was detained at a checkpoint by Israeli forces while trying to leave Nasser hospital on Feb 15.

Israeli authorities confirmed he is in their custody. We call on them to treat him with dignity and ensure his wellbeing.

Twentieth-century texts show the relationship between Muslim tailors, their trade and their faith

An excerpt from ‘Pious Labor: Islam, Artisanship, and Technology in Colonial India,’ by Amanda Lanzillo.

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Today marks the 3rd edition of MSF South Asia, and it coincides with an op-ed I penned for The Wire. In the article, I shed light on the critical barriers hindering India's TB goals: 'Catastrophic private costs, poverty, and malnutrition.' thewire.in/health/catastr…

At any street corner and there are flimsy shelters for #Gaza ’s displaced here in Rafah. No garbage collection, no sewage, lack of food and water. Aid trucks are stuck next door in Israel and Egypt. The desperation is growing. Only hope is a ceasefire and an end to this nightmare

Read the story➡️bit.ly/49pwueH

Four months into the war, providing health care and scaling up lifesaving assistance is nearly impossible because of the intense fighting.

Nearly 30,000 Palestinians have been killed in #Gaza amid Israel’s constant bombing and attacks.

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Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) condemns in the strongest possible terms the killing of two MSF staff family members during an Israeli offensive on Al-Mawasi, Khan Younis, Gaza. Six other people were injured in the attack.

MSF strongly condemns deadly Israeli attack on MSF shelter in Gaza msf.org/msf-strongly-c… via @msf

“We are outraged and deeply saddened by these killings… targeting a building knowing it is full of humanitarian workers and their families is unconscionable.”

Read our statement following an Israeli attack on our shelter in #Gaza which killed 2 people 👇
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As of 20 Feb, some 130 patients remain in Nasser hospital, Khan Younis, #Gaza , according to the UN.

Doctors Without Borders is deeply concerned for the well-being of these patients and calls for their safe evacuation. | tinyurl.com/5n6e7k9x

Even just one night of less than six hours of sleep can impair your short-term memory the next day, sleep medicine specialists said. nyti.ms/3wim7KM

Living conditions for Palestinians in Rafah, southern Gaza, are desperate.

People are struggling to find clean water, which can cause health risks like diarrhoea, skin diseases, dehydration & hepatitis A.

In response, our teams have started a water distribution programme..🧵

Gaza is in urgent need of clean water.