Gaza: Before October 7th

Gaza’s health care system no longer exists after being systematically dismantled by Israeli forces’ attacks, including bombardment, siege, and the killing and arrests of medical professionals and patients.

Five months prior to the war that has now engulfed Gaza, we began filming this documentary to explore the impact of Israel’s 17-year blockade on Gaza’s health care system as it was before the current war, and how even then, Palestinians faced extreme difficulties importing essential medical items, such C-arms (mobile x-ray machines, essential for orthopedic surgeries). The film also showcases the relative strength of Gaza’s health care system prior to October 2023, offering advanced surgical care, research, and stewardship on antimicrobial resistance among other things.

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