ICRC work round the clock in Shifa Hospital, Gaza City

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How to stop the number of deaths reported by PRCS?

Thursday, January 15, 2009 — As fighting intensified, a hospital in Gaza City, run by the PRCS, was hit by explosions causing fire on Thursday.

After the explosion, the 2nd floor of the hospital immediately caught fire. The hospital's pharmacy was also partly damaged. In addition to the hospital, a PRCS warehouse filled with relief supplies was also hit and caught fire.

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Gaza Situation Updates 14/01/2009 till 15/01/2009: *Total number of Deaths 1040* Children 310 Women 110 Medical Personnel 13 Men & Elderly 607 *Total number of injuries 4850* Children 1740 Women 720 Medical Personnel 24 Men & Elderly 2366 source: PRCS - palestine red crescent society CEASEFIRE NOW!