Video: Red Cross expands Rafah field hospital amid Gaza crisis

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The Red Cross is expanding its field hospital in Rafah, Gaza, to increase capacity from 60 to 72 beds and improve its emergency, operating, and post-operative care facilities. This expansion aims to address severe shortages of medical supplies and personnel in southern Gaza, offering renewed hope for Palestinians seeking urgent care amidst the ongoing crisis.

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The Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah is undergoing development and expansion to increase its capacity to provide vital services for Palestinians in southern Gaza. Initially designed to be a temporary medical centre, the hospital will see improvements to its outpatient clinic, emergency department, operating room and post-operative care facilities, and will increase the number of beds from 60 to 72.

Video: Red Cross expands Rafah field hospital amid Gaza crisis

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