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ON Sunday August 12, news from Gaza was distressing. The Ministry of Health announced that it would no longer be able to treat cancer patients in the Israel-besieged Strip.
“Colon and lung cancer, as well as lymphoma patients cannot be provided with the necessary therapy now,” said Dr Mohammed Abu Silmiya, director of Abdulaziz al-Rantisi Hospital for Children.
Israel is ultimately responsible for the Gaza siege which has extended for more than 11 years.
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