Supporting Palestinians affected by the Wall in the Bethlehem District
13 June 2008
The construction of the Israeli 'separation wall' has had a particularly devastating impact on the lives of Palestinians living in close proximity to it. As the wall nears completion restrictions on movement have not only driven up poverty and unemployment; Palestinians have also lost direct access to health centers that were previously only a short journey away.
Map showing Bethlehem area and route of the Wall (UN 2008)
Across the West Bank over 30 villages have already been cut off from access to medical care, and that number will rise to over 70 once the wall is completed.
For the last two years MAP has provided essential primary health care services to the most vulnerable in these communities. This campaign aims to raise awareness is Scotland as well as raising funds that will:
-Increase health care services through GP clinics, home visits from doctors and other trained health staff
-Provide staff with emergency training
-Raise awareness of various important medical and health related issues within the community (e.g. nutrition, pre and post natal care, childhood illnesses, and management of chronic conditions such as heart disease and cancer)
Allow for the provision of basic medical equipment and medication that is commonly needed within the community.
MAP is working in the following villages:
Battir (5,500 population)
Husan (6,000)
Walajeh (2,000)
Wadi Fukeen (1,500)
Jaba'a (1,200)
Learn More!
See a video interview with a doctor working at one of the MAP supported clinics HERE
