"MSF teams have reported a pattern of unacceptable acts, including the presence of armed men, intimidation, arbitrary arrests of patients, and a recent situation of suspicion of movement of weapons, said the site's frequently asked questions section, last updated on February 11. Hospitals must remain neutral, civilian spaces, free from military presence or activity to ensure the safe and impartial delivery of medical care, it said, adding that the charity expressed concern to the relevant authorities."
"Doctors Without Borders, known by its French initials MSF, has suspended some operations at a Nasser Hospital in Gaza after its staff and patients saw armed men, some masked posing serious security threats inside the building. The Geneva-based medical charity reported on its website that non-essential work at the hospital in Khan Younis was halted on January 20 due to concerns with the management of the structure, the safeguarding of its neutrality, and security breaches."
Israel recently banned MSF operations in Gaza. MSF suspended non-essential work at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis on January 20 after staff and patients saw armed men, some masked, posing serious security threats inside the building. MSF reported concerns with management, safeguarding of neutrality, and security breaches. MSF teams reported a pattern of unacceptable acts including presence of armed men, intimidation, arbitrary arrests of patients, and suspected movement of weapons. Under the suspension, MSF will keep inpatient and surgical departments running but end support to paediatrics, maternity, neonatal intensive care, and many outpatient services. Gaza's Ministry of Health will take over maternity services.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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