Assessments

OVERVIEW This report outlines important developments from the second half of October, based on ongoing market and household surveys. During this time, market conditions have worsened, characterized by diminished food availability, heightened price fluctuations, and limited market…

1. Introduction This post-review assesses the environmental and social (E&S) aspects of the portable toilet units’ installations and fuel procurement activities conducted under the Gaza Health Emergency Response Project. In the absence of initial E&S guidelines during…

A. Procurement of Medical and Non-medical Supplies Brief risk description Activity category Medical/non-medical/equipment procurement and supplies Gaza Location Gaza Implementation stage In progress Risk level Moderate Brief justification While the presence of appropriate Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures and the provision…

OVERVIEW The conflict in the Gaza Strip continues to severely impact the Palestinian population, with ongoing safety concerns, displacement, and damage to homes and infrastructure. Modest improvements in market conditions in April were reversed in May 2024…

Background The war in Gaza has caused an enormous surge in traumatic injuries while severely disrupting available rehabilitation services. Planning for the needs of survivors with injuries has been hampered by a lack of disaggregated data on…

OVERVIEW Building on the August 2024 Market Monitor Gaza report, this brief report highlights key developments in the Gaza market over the past three weeks. Despite ongoing challenges, notable shifts in market dynamics have emerged. This report…

Key findings Fight for survival in Gaza The level of continual, forced displacement is unprecedented in Gaza. Nearly everyone we spoke to has been forced to move, often multiple times, since the war began. Feelings of exhaustion and…

Survey objective: To gain insight into current gaps in healthcare workers (HCW) selfassessment of their preparedness for a potential polio outbreak. Bottomline: The survey results highlight several critical areas of concern to acutely improve preparedness for a…

Between November 2023 and July 2024 The entry of commercial trucks is highly unpredictable: only one crossing point for commercial goods where only “essentials” items are allowed in (sugar, rice, oil, water etc). Essential NonFood Items are…

KEY FINDINGS • Overall, multifaceted challenges facing markets in the Gaza Strip, including shortages of basic food items, reliance on informal channels for supplies, and selling of humanitarian assistance. Addressing these challenges requires comprehensive interventions to facilitate…