The United States government, through USAID, announced an additional $45.5 million in assistance to the East Jerusalem Hospital Network, which continues to provide essential, life-saving care to tens of thousands of Palestinians.

“The East Jerusalem Hospital Network plays a critical role in providing quality health care to thousands of Palestinian patients from across the West Bank and Gaza. This additional funding underscores our commitment to ensuring the physical and mental health of the Palestinian people,” said Amy Tohill-Stoll, USAID Mission Director for the West Bank and Gaza. “By addressing the financial, technical, and operational challenges facing the East Jerusalem Hospital Network, we are strengthening the health care infrastructure that is essential to the communities we serve.”

This funding fulfills a $100 million commitment to the East Jerusalem Hospital Network announced by President Joe Biden during his visit to the region in July 2022. The funding will ensure continued access to critical care by providing $27 million in direct debt relief to hospitals and $18.5 million to enhance the long-term sustainability of member hospitals through the rehabilitation and renovation of health care facilities, capital investments, equipment purchases, specialized training, and technical assistance.

Amid ongoing challenges in the region, USAID remains committed to partnering with local institutions to promote stability and development. Through this assistance, USAID is strengthening the East Jerusalem Hospital Network’s ability to sustainably deliver essential services, maintain operations during challenging times, and ensure families receive the care they need. This assistance builds on USAID’s historic support to the East Jerusalem Hospital Network, totaling more than $202 million since 2014, and will help hospitals achieve financial independence by increasing revenue streams, expanding their client base, and adopting more efficient practices.