Contribution to the Swiss Red Cross for the health emergency response of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank


Switzerland supports the Swiss Red Cross in its contribution to the health emergency response of the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) in the response to the war in the Gaza Strip and the violence in the West Bank, incl. East Jerusalem. The contribution is part of the Federal Council’s decision of 21 May 2025 to grant CHF 9 million in humanitarian relief assistance in the OPT.  

Pays/région Thème Période Budget
Territoire palestinien occupé
Aide d'urgence et protection
Protection, accès & sécurité
Assistance matérielle
01.06.2025 - 31.12.2025
CHF  1’500’000
Contexte Since October 2023, Gaza’s health system has been weakened by the ongoing armed conflict. The significant damage to the medical infrastructure has left many without access to medical care, including treatment for chronic illnesses, maternal and infant care, and mental health support. Disease outbreaks, malnutrition and violence are rising as the war continues. Humanitarian aid provision is restricted, worsening conditions and limiting access to life-saving services are observed. Since the outbreak of the war, at least 125,000 people are reported to be injured and thousands, including many children, urgently need specialized treatment, while medical supplies and fuel remain critically scarce. In the West Bank, the health situation has also worsened and access to essential healthcare is limited. 
Objectifs Preventing and alleviating human suffering, protecting life and health, ensuring the respect of human dignity, preventing disease, and promoting health, social care and volunteering both in times of peace and war as well as during emergencies, crises and disasters. 
Groupes cibles Conflict affected men, women, boys and girls; health staff and volunteers.  
Effets à moyen terme

Outcome 1: Emergency medical services are provided 

Outcome 2: Access to hospital services is provided 

Résultats

Principaux résultats attendus:  

1.1 Output Gaza: Ambulance emergency services are maintained, and capacity restored and enhanced for continued emergency response 

1.2 Output West Bank: Ambulance services are provided, and service capacity is restored 

2.1 Output Gaza: Emergency secondary and tertiary care through hospitals and field hospitals is provided.  

2.2 Output West Bank: The capacity of four PRCS hospitals to provide healthcare services during emergencies is enhanced.   


Principaux résultats antérieurs:   N.A.


Direction/office fédéral responsable DDC
Partenaire de projet Partenaire contractuel
Organisation suisse à but non lucratif
  • Croix-Rouge Suisse


Coordination avec d'autres projets et acteurs ICRC, WHO, UN OCHA, UNRWA, Other actors under the Health Cluster 
Budget Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF    1’500’000 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF    0 Projet total depuis la première phase Budget de la Suisse CHF   0 Budget y compris partenaires de projet CHF   1’500’000
Phases du projet Phase 1 01.06.2025 - 31.12.2025   (Phase en cours)