"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…

Lutheran, Catholic and Episcopal bishops defend invaluable medical care for the most vulnerable populations

(LWI) – Leaders of Lutheran, Catholic and Episcopal (Anglican) churches in the United States have jointly called on the US…

LWF Augusta Victoria Hospital inaugurates state of the art PET/CT Scanner

(LWI) - A ray of hope for cancer patients from Palestinian territories, thanks to a new X-ray machine. From now on cancer patients can benefit from modern diagnosis…

Critical financial situation puts patients at risk 

(LWI) – The board of the Augusta Victoria Hospital has expressed its extreme concern over the crisis situation that has arisen due to the non-payment of patient fees by the Palestinian…

Palestinians from East Jerusalem donate 400k EUR for cancer medication

(LWI) - Following the news of a critical financial situation at the Augusta Victoria Hospital (AVH), run by the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in Jerusalem, hundreds…

PA commits to monthly payments for treatment and reducing incurred debt 

(LWI) - Encouraging news for patients at the Augusta Victoria Hospital (AVH) in East Jerusalem: After the recent cash flow crisis, an agreement was reached with the…

AVH opens Pediatric Palliative Ward

(LWI) – “The test for human beings is what you do when there is no longer hope for healing,” the General Secretary of Norwegian Church Aid, Dagfinn…

“Peace can never be unilaterally imposed”

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has expressed grave concern over the “Peace to Prosperity” plan for Israel and Palestine presented by the U.S. administration this week.

“Peace…

Security checks delay treatment and hinder parental accompaniment 

(LWI) - Insufficient health care, limited access to specialized treatment, security checks delaying treatment or hindering the accompaniment of a parent: Palestinian…

Local church school building is converted into a training center

(LWI) - The new Lutheran World Federation (LWF) vocational training center in Ramallah, Palestine, is about to take shape: On Sunday, 1 March Bishop Sani Ibrahim Azar of…