Qatar Fund for Development signed a $1 million agreement with ITF to support Palestine Hospital in Bethlehem, boosting medical and rehabilitation services for Gaza’s displaced.
The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has signed a $1 million grant agreement with the ITF Enhancing Human Security (ITF) to support the Palestine Hospital in Harmalah, Bethlehem.
The initiative aims to enhance the hospital’s capacity to provide essential healthcare and rehabilitation services to those affected by conflict, including displaced individuals from Gaza.
The signing ceremony, held in the presence of QFFD Chairperson Sheikh Thani bin Hamad Al Thani, was formalised by Fahad bin Hamad Al Sulaiti, Director General of QFFD, and Ambassador Tomaž Lovrenčič, Director of ITF.
The agreement represents a significant step in bolstering Palestine’s healthcare infrastructure amid ongoing humanitarian challenges.
According to the QFFD, the contribution will strengthen the hospital’s emergency response capacity by funding the procurement of essential raw materials and expanding access to vital medical and rehabilitation services.
These improvements aim to ensure that conflict-affected communities, particularly those from Gaza, receive the timely and quality care they urgently need.
Highlighting Qatar’s ongoing support for Palestine, Fahad bin Hamad Al Sulaiti said: “Access to quality medical care is a fundamental right and a cornerstone of sustainable development.
“Through this partnership with ITF, we aim to strengthen hospitals as pillars of resilience, capable of responding to crises, safeguarding lives, and restoring the well-being of communities affected by conflict.”
He further emphasised that the agreement “embodies the State of Qatar’s steadfast solidarity with the brotherly Palestinian people and reaffirms our shared commitment to addressing their urgent needs amid humanitarian circumstances”.
Ambassador Tomaž Lovrenčič echoed this sentiment, underscoring the urgent medical needs of Palestinian victims of war.
“The needs of Palestinian victims of explosive remnants of war require urgent action. Vulnerable groups, especially women and children, need appropriate medical attention, including prosthetic care and psychosocial support,” he said.
“ITF is honoured to be given the opportunity to implement the activities discussed today by His Highness the Emir of Qatar and President of Slovenia, and to work in partnership with Qatar Fund for Development to provide urgently needed support to Harmalah Hospital in Bethlehem in Palestine. The gratitude and resilience of the Palestinian people are a source of inspiration for all of us,” he added.
