Palestinian Medical Relief Society
Formation | 1979 |
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Type | Non-profit |
Headquarters | al-Bireh |
Region served | State of Palestine |
Website | PMRS |
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Palestinian Medical Relief Society (PMRS; Arabic: جمعية الإغاثة الطبية الفلسطينية) a Palestinian non-governmental and non-profit organization, and one of the largest health NGOs in the State of Palestine. It was established in 1979 in the Palestinian territories by a group of volunteer medical cadres to provide medical and health services as a result of the deteriorating health situation due to the Israeli military occupation. The association's centers are spread over 490 locations spread over West Bank and Gaza Strip cities and villages and camps.[1][2]
See also
[edit]- Palestine Red Crescent Society
- Health care in the Palestinian territories
- Killing of Rouzan al-Najjar
References
[edit]- ^ "Palestinian Medical Relief Society - PMRS-About us". www.pmrs.ps. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
- ^ "Palestinian Medical Relief Society - PMRS-PHC Center Clinins". www.pmrs.ps. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
External links
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