Healthcare

One year ago today, the lives of families across the Holy Land were shattered by the onset of the Israel-Hamas war. A year later, the devastation continues. Today, children across Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, and beyond wake up facing profound challenges, while parents throughout...

The American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem (AFEDJ) has proudly supported the Jerusalem Princess Basma Centre (JPBC) for many years, a relationship that continues to thrive in extraordinary ways. This enduring collaboration was recently brought to life by a deeply meaningful visit from...

Thanks to the dedication and bravery of the staff, Al Ahli Arab Hospital (Ahli) and the Jerusalem Princess Basma Centre (JPBC) have resumed operations at Ahli in Gaza City as of July 11, 2024 after a forced closure under Israeli military order. Although the hospital...

***UPDATE*** As of 11 July 2024, the Ahli Hospital & Jerusalem Princess Basma Centre Gaza Staff have returned to Ahli Hospital in anticipation of providing care. Read the Official Statement from the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem regarding this development. The ongoing crisis in Gaza demands...

The Jerusalem Princess Basma Centre (JPBC) satellite unit in Gaza is operational and positioned to provide much-needed rehabilitation services for children, especially those undergoing emergency surgery. The unit, located at Ahli Arab Hospital (AAH), has recently expanded its team with the addition of a new...

For a comprehensive overview of the events and updates concerning Ahli Arab Hospital and its outreach clinic in Rafah since the conflict began on October 7, please read this article.

Update, May 9, 2024: AFEDJ is aware of the evolving situation in Rafah, and is closely monitoring the situation in Gaza and the Middle East. As more individuals migrate to central Rafah due to ongoing evacuations from the eastern area of the city, Ahli’s outreach...

The ripple effects of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza extend into the West Bank, creating significant challenges marked by increased travel restrictions, disruptions in the flow of goods, and widespread unemployment. Institutions like St. Luke’s Hospital in Nablus along with the Arab Evangelical Episcopal School...

In an exemplary show of determination and commitment, Ahli Arab Hospital captures attention once again for its resilience and heroism as the majority of Gaza’s medical facilities are forced to close their doors for the foreseeable future. Ahli, a singular beacon of hope in northern...

Faithful to their vision, the Jerusalem Princess Basma Centre continues to serve displaced children with disabilities and their caregivers in Gaza Despite all challenges, including damage to the Jerusalem Princess Basma Centre’s new rehabilitation unit at Ahli Arab Hospital, the JPBC team remains unwavering in their...