Fuel crisis causing strict austerity measures in Gaza hospitals: Health ministry

Gaza's health ministry warned in a statement that the lack of fuel is still affected the work of the remaining functional hospitals in the besieged Palestinian enclave, particularly their use of generators, oxygen stations and refrigerators for storing medicines

"Currently, work has been suspended in many departments within the remaining operating hospitals," the statement read.

Austerity measures are being followed regarding fuel use in hospitals.

"We repeat our appeal to all concerned, international and humanitarian institutions to intervene and quickly provide the fuel necessary to operate the generators."