2006 PROJECTS

Ahli Arab Hospital

Gaza

Education course for emergency doctors - $5,500

Ahli Arab Hospital is a profound illustration of the mission of the Anglican Church in the Holy Land . It is a visible expression of our concern for the daily lives and health of the community of Gaza . The 80-bed hospital is known and respected as a provider of the highest quality health care. It is the hospital of ``first choice'' for all emergency patients. A significant part of Ahli's care is charitable, as the hospital ministers to the poorest people in a community where more than 60% of the residents live in refugee camps and most people cannot find work.

Five years ago, the American Friends donated a $50,000 ambulance, which still operates perfectly today.

The hospital responds to the crises that relate to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, especially in areas of aerial assault, violent flash points and heavily shelled areas. Through its emergency programs, Ahli provides first-rate medical treatment to victims of the fighting, most of whom are women and children. Many lives have been saved!

In 2004, a total of 25,283 patients were treated in the general surgical and medical departments, as well as the urology, orthopedics, gynecology and pediatric clinics. The hospital also performed 6,019 X-ray examinations and 26,969 lab tests.

The emergency medical program has expanded to meet the needs of the people, especially in these past years of crisis. To provide more medical care for the injured, the hospital places great emphasis on improving emergency services to deal with the different types of wartime casualties. It is critical for emergency doctors (especially the new staff) to be well-trained, and to have the latest theoretical and technical skills.