More than ever, the people of Palestine need quality medical care. But 17 hospitals, 56 primary healthcare facilities, and 45 ambulances have been destroyed in Gaza alone, and damaged, destroyed and vacant healthcare facilities are littered across Palestine.

Penny Appeal are supporting the Makassed Islamic Charitable Hospital in East Jerusalem, which is the largest Palestinian non-profit, non-governmental organisation.

Founded in 1968, Makassed was a small community hospital, with minimal departments and a very limited number of beds. From its humble beginnings, Makassed has grown into the leading medical centre in Palestine, equipped with 256 beds and 13 different wards.

The Makassed Hospital is also the only Palestinian healthcare facility providing access to a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, which Penny Appeal are helping to expand, so that more premature babies have a fighting chance of survival.

Donate now, and help Penny Appeal support Neonatal, independent healthcare in partnership with the Makassed Hospital.

Contribute towards the supply of medical equipment - £500

Contribute towards new incubators for the Neonatal Ward - £1,000