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PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(29 August 2025)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to support access to medical care for Palestinians.

Asked by:
Luke Taylor (Liberal Democrat)

Answer

The healthcare situation in Gaza is critical. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly all hospitals in Gaza have been partly damaged or destroyed. We have made both private and public representations calling for the protection of healthcare facilities and medical professionals. On 25 August, the former Foreign Secretary expressed his horror at the strike on Nasser hospital and called for civilians and healthcare professionals to be protected. On 22 August, the former Foreign Secretary also urged Israel to allow desperately needed medical supplies into Gaza.

With our £19 million of support, UK-Med has treated over 600,000 patient consultations in their field hospitals and emergency departments. We have also boosted regional healthcare capacity by providing £3 million for WHO Egypt to treat medically evacuated civilians from Gaza who are receiving care in Egypt.

On 1 September, the former Foreign Secretary announced an additional £15 million of aid and medical care for Gaza and the region.


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