12 January 2026
In this episode of The Frontline Shift, health workers from CADUS, an emergency medical team (EMT) working in coordination with the World Health Organization in Gaza since February 2024, share experiences from the field.
The episode examines the challenges of patient transfers during conflict, including internal transfers from unsafe hospitals to facilities offering relative safety, medical evacuations via the Kerem Shalom Crossing for treatment abroad, and emergency response to mass casualty incidents during food distribution.
Drawing on firsthand experience, CADUS team members highlight the challenges of access constraints, equipment shortages, and prolonged delays, offering practical insight into what it takes to move patients safely and sustain care in an active conflict setting.
Related documents:
- WHO: Medical evacuation of Gaza patients (October 2023 – 17 September 2025) – Question of Palestine
- Statement on WHO’s role in medical evacuation from Gaza via the Rafah crossing to Egypt – Question of Palestine
- Security incident in Gaza kills WHO-contracted worker; evacuations halted – Question of Palestine
Document Sources: World Health Organization (WHO)
Subject: Access and movement, Armed conflict, Evacuations, Gaza Strip, Health, Humanitarian relief
Publication Date: 12/01/2026
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