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Image A doctor treats a child at AVH. Photo: LWF/ B. Gray US Cuts Funding to East Jerusalem Hospital Network "Critical to ensure ongoing, lifesaving treatment for patients from the West Bank and Gaza" The Lutheran World Federation regrets the decision by the US administration, reported by several news agencies, to cut its funding for the six…
Image Patients receive Dialysis treatment at the Augusta Victoria Hospital. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert. LWF welcomes plans for restoration of U.S. assistance for East Jerusalem hospitals “Support for critical and life-saving work” (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) welcomes plans for the restoration of U.S. funding to the Palestinians, which will include much needed support for the East Jerusalem Hospital Network…
Image 3 February 2020, Jerusalem: The Augusta Victoria Hospital on the Mount of Olives. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert Advisory Board of the Augusta Victoria Hospital Applauds strong COVID-19 response Treatment for cancer patients uninterrupted despite pandemic (LWI) - The Advisory Board of the Augusta Victoria Hospital (…