Augusta Victoria Hospital forced to turn Palestinian patients away as funding crisis causes severe lack of medicines 

(LWI) - Staff at the Augusta Victoria Hospital (AVH) in East Jerusalem, are having to make daily decisions…

The LWF World Service Annual Report reflects LWF’s humanitarian and development work in a growing number of conflicts and emergencies worldwide.

LWF unequivocally condemns attacks on hospitals and medical infrastructure, following Russian missile strike that hit Kyiv children’s hospital, and the forced closure of Gaza hospital after Israeli Defense Forces’ evacuation order.

Cancer medicine and hospital supplies for the Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City

(LWI) - After several months of preparation and coordination, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has delivered the first much awaited shipment of medication…

Doctors and nurses from Augusta Victoria Hospital provide support for largest evacuation since outbreak of conflict

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has been supporting the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Palestinian…

Association of International Development Agencies condemns atrocities, calls for immediate ceasefire

(LWI) –Following “one year of devastation” and persistent worldwide condemnation of the 7 October Hamas attack on Israel and ensuing war…

"Timely and crucial support" to cancer care for Palestinians

(LWI) - The Augusta Victoria Hospital in East Jerusalem has received a 20 million USD payment from the United States government (USAID). This support will enable the AVH to…

“Ceasefire essential to prevent further suffering”

(LWI) - The leaders of 15 United Nations (UN) and humanitarian agencies including the International Council of Voluntary Agencies (ICVA), of which the LWF is an active member,…

AVH doctors: Gaza war blocks cancer treatment

(LWI) - The death of an twelve-year-old patient from Gaza at the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Augusta Victoria Hospital (AVH) in East Jerusalem highlights the devastating human impact of…