Indonesian NGOs to Build Women’s, Children’s Hospital in Gaza City

Construction of a new women’s and children’s hospital in Gaza City, funded by Indonesian NGOs and the public, will commence next month, Arab News reported. The project, costing 402 billion rupiah ($24.5 million), is organized by the Aqsa Working Group and Maemuna Center Indonesia, with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The hospital, named Indonesian Mother and Child Hospital (RSIA Indonesia), will be located on a 5,000 square-meter plot donated by the Palestinian Ministry of Health. AWG chairman Muhammad Anshorullah emphasized the need for healthcare for women and children in Gaza, especially given the ongoing violence.

This facility will be the second in Gaza to carry Indonesia’s name, following the Indonesia Hospital in northern Gaza, which has been operational since 2015. The Indonesian government and people view support for Palestine as a constitutional mandate against colonialism.

Last month, a campaign was launched to raise $200 million for humanitarian aid in Gaza. Indonesian NGOs are contributing to RSIA fundraising, with construction expected to start by the end of April.