Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, reported that its operating rooms have stopped working after electrical generators failed [1], [2].
The outage threatens a health catastrophe for patients in the region, as the facility cannot maintain essential surgical services without a reliable power source [1], [3].
Hospital administration said the failures are the result of a broader electricity crisis in the Gaza Strip. The facility has struggled with a critical shortage of fuel and necessary spare parts to keep the equipment operational [4], [5].
Reports on the scale of the failure vary. Some sources said that one of the main generators failed [1], while others said that the fourth generator has gone out of service [2]. Other reports indicate that two main generators have failed [3].
The loss of power directly impacts the ability to perform life-saving surgeries. Hospital officials said the lack of electricity prevents the use of critical medical machinery required for operations [4], [5].
Deir al-Balah remains a focal point for medical care in the region, making the stability of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital vital for the surviving healthcare infrastructure in Gaza [1], [3].
“Operating rooms have stopped working after electrical generators failed.”
The collapse of power infrastructure at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital highlights the fragility of the remaining medical system in Gaza. When critical facilities rely on failing generators and lack access to basic spare parts, the window for emergency surgical intervention closes, likely increasing mortality rates for treatable injuries.
