Gaza Emergency Appeal
Gaza Health Crisis: Disease Spreading Fast Among Displaced Families
“Whoever saves one life, it is as though he has saved all of mankind.” [Qur’an 5:32]
1.9 million people – 90% of Gaza's population – are now living in conditions that threaten their very survival.
In Gaza, the tragedy of displacement has triggered a deadly health crisis. Repeated forced relocations, severe overcrowding in shelters, and the complete breakdown of sanitation systems have created the perfect conditions for disease to spread rapidly among vulnerable people, especially children and the elderly.
A Health Emergency Unfolding Right Now
Every day that passes increases their risk of illness and death. Behind every statistic is a family desperately fighting to stay alive and healthy in an environment that makes survival nearly impossible.
The Diseases Spreading Right Now:
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Infectious Disease Outbreaks - Overcrowded shelters without proper hygiene or clean water are fueling the rapid spread of contagious illnesses.
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Skin Conditions - There is a surge in lice, scabies, and painful rashes, especially among children who have no relief from itching and discomfort.
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Water-Borne Illnesses - Widespread diarrheal diseases are arising from contaminated water and poor sanitation – often fatal for children and the elderly.
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Respiratory Infections - Rising cases of acute respiratory infections are exacerbated by poor ventilation in cramped living conditions.
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Serious Outbreaks - Cases of chickenpox and tuberculosis are emerging, threatening to spiral into a wider health catastrophe.
How Mercy Relief is Fighting This Crisis
Every Donation Counts
£75 provides clean, purified water to families.
£100 supplies a food parcel packed with enough essentials for a family.
£300 can deliver essential medical aid, including medicine and hygiene kits.
Your donation enables our teams to provide immediate, life-saving health interventions:
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Clean Water - We are distributing safe drinking water to prevent diseases.
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Nutritious Food - We are providing emergency food packages to strengthen immune systems and combat malnutrition.
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Essential Medicines - We are delivering antibiotics and other medications where they are needed most.
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Hygiene Supplies - We are distributing hygiene kits to prevent disease transmission.
This Health Crisis Cannot Wait
Every hour of delay means more children falling ill, more families watching loved ones suffer from preventable diseases, and more lives lost to conditions that could be treated with your help.
This is not just a displacement crisis – it's a race against time to prevent a health catastrophe.
Your donation today doesn't just provide aid – it's a lifeline. It's solidarity with families fighting for survival. It's hope for those who have lost everything but refuse to give up.
Join the Fight Against This Humanitarian Crisis
Thousands of compassionate people worldwide are standing with the people of Gaza. Be part of the solution. Be the difference between illness and health, hunger and survival, despair and hope.
Every donation goes directly to our Gaza Emergency Fund. Together, we can stop this health crisis from becoming a catastrophe.