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Written question asked by Julie Cooper (Labour) on Monday, 9 October 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 October 2017. It was answered by Alistair Burt (Conservative) on Tuesday, 17 October 2017 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


Gaza: Health Services

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps her Department is taking to provide funding and support to healthcare centres in Gaza which are operating without electricity or fuel for backup generators.

Answer

We remain concerned about the humanitarian situation in Gaza and continue to monitor it closely, including the effect electricity shortages are having on the health sector. We urge all the parties to find a sustainable solution. The UK is a long-term supporter of United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) which provides basic services to 1.3 million people in Gaza including basic health care.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
106727
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Development aid Health services Electricity Gaza
Link
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