GAZA, PALESTINE October 20, 2026 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently opened the Baitulmaal Hope Medical Center in Khan Younis to expand access to essential and emergency healthcare services for internally displaced and vulnerable families in Gaza.
The fully equipped medical center provides daily primary and emergency care, maternal health services, chronic disease management, and mental health and psychosocial support. An on-site pharmacy provides essential medicines, while referral arrangements with nearby hospitals help patients with critical conditions access additional care.
According to Ahmed Sherif, director of international programs at Baitulmaal, this medical center is expected to reach approximately 3,300 people, primarily internally displaced persons (IDPs), children under 12, pregnant and lactating women, older adults, people living with chronic diseases, injured and trauma-affected individuals, and those requiring mental health and psychosocial support.
For people who previously faced challenges traveling to medical facilities, the center offers a more accessible option.
“Having this medical center nearby has saved us so much time and effort. Previously, we had to travel to medical facilities near the border, which was difficult and exhausting. Finding affordable transportation was a major challenge, and between transportation costs and rent, we couldn’t afford to make the trip often,” said a beneficiary in Khan Younis.
Another mother described the support she received when she brought her daughter for treatment.
“We are very grateful for this medical center. I brought my daughter here for treatment, and we were welcomed and cared for in an organized, supportive environment. The medicines she needed for her treatment were also available,” said a mother who received care at the center.
To help sustain services beyond the initial three-month period, Baitulmaal will train local healthcare workers and volunteers in triage, infection prevention, and community health awareness.
In addition to medical support in Gaza, Baitulmaal has been on the ground providing food, shelter kits, fresh bread, clean water, psychosocial support, temporary housing, and other emergency aid. Baitulmaal has worked in Palestine for more than a decade providing food, clothing, seasonal giving, and emergency aid.
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Project Snapshot
Project: Baitulmaal Hope Medical Center
Location: Khan Younis, Gaza
Beneficiaries: Approx. 3,320 patients monthly
Facility: The fully equipped medical point in Al-Mawasi includes dedicated consultation and treatment areas, a triage and nursing unit, and an operational pharmacy stocked with essential medicines and medical supplies. Supporting facilities include waiting areas, sanitation facilities, water storage, and power infrastructure, while referral arrangements with nearby hospitals help patients access critical care when needed.
Services:
- General medical consultations
- Emergency care and first aid
- Maternal and child health services
- Women's health and gynecological care
- Chronic disease management
- Wound dressing and follow-up care for injured patients
- Mental health and psychosocial support
- Pharmacy services and essential medication dispensing
- Referrals to nearby hospitals for critical cases
Project Objectives:
To improve access to essential and emergency healthcare services for internally displaced persons in AlMawasi, Khan Younis.
Project Impacts:
- Established and equipped a fully operational emergency medical point in Al-Mawasi.
- Expanded access to daily primary and emergency care, maternal health services, chronic disease management, and psychosocial support.
- Improved access to essential medicines and medical supplies through an operational pharmacy.
- Strengthened access to specialized treatment through referral coordination with nearby hospitals for critical cases.
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