Peacebuilding through health

Every year, around 100,000 Palestinian patients, seek medical treatment in Israeli and East Jerusalem hospitals.

Palestinian children carry a high burden of mental health issues, but mental health services are among the most under-resourced in an already struggling healthcare system.

Aiia Maasarwe, a young Palestinian woman with aspirations for peace, was a student at La Trobe University, Melbourne, when her life was tragically and violently cut short in 2019.

Despite excellent general medical services in Palestinian healthcare facilities, there are gaps in specialist resources and professional development, particularly in essential nursing services.

Women and children in rural communities in Area C of the West Bank have limited access to healthcare services due to military checkpoints, financial and transportation challenges, and cultural restrictions.