Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) occupied Palestinian territory

This page provides an overview of resources and information which highlight how WHO is supporting local health authorities to respond to COVID-19 in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt).

Situation in oPt

oPt COVID-19 dashboard

Palestine COVID-19 dashboard

The oPt COVID-19 Dashboard is updated daily with information on the COVID-19 outbreak in the oPt, including confirmed and recovered cases, deaths and geographical locations of cases. Click on the image to access.


Updates on COVID-19

Palestine COVID-19 situation reportsUpdates on COVID-19 in oPt are provided once a fortnight on Thursdays by e-mail (sign up here).


Health advice

Health advice and resources

Links to official WHO health advice in Arabic and English on COVID-19 which can be printed, shared and distibuted.


Global situation


Summary of oPt’s Preparedness activities

Key response documents

Palestinian Authority's National COVID-19 Response PlanPalestinian Authority's National COVID-19 Response Plan

Released by the Palestinian Authority (PA) on March 26 the Plan outlines the strategic measures from a number of key sectors, including health, economy and social protection to contain the outbreak. The amount of $120 million planned by the PA for a period of 90 days is needed to support the proposed measures


occupied Palestinian territory COVID-19 Response Plan (Humanitarian)occupied Palestinian territory COVID-19 Response Plan (Humanitarian)

The updated COVID-19 Response Plan for the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) presents the joint strategy of the humanitarian community to respond to the public health needs and immediate humanitarian consequences of the pandemic over the remaining two months of the original Plan. It consolidates various COVID-19 appeals by UN agencies and NGOs. The latter have contributed in shaping the plan and conveying local actors’ perspectives, and will be able to access funding mobilized through the plan and be directly involved in it implementation. 


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Further information:

Dr. Richard PEEPERKORN
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Dr. Ayadil Saparbekov
WHO Health Emergencies Team Lead
WHO oPt
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Alice Plate
Communication Specialist
WHO oPt
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This page provides an overview of resources and information which highlight how WHO is supporting local health authorities to respond to COVID-19 in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt).

Situation in oPt

oPt COVID-19 dashboard

Palestine COVID-19 dashboard

The oPt COVID-19 Dashboard is updated daily with information on the COVID-19 outbreak in the oPt, including confirmed and recovered cases, deaths and geographical locations of cases. Click on the image to access.


Updates on COVID-19

Palestine COVID-19 situation reportsUpdates on COVID-19 in oPt are provided once a fortnight on Thursdays by e-mail (sign up here).


Health advice

Health advice and resources

Links to official WHO health advice in Arabic and English on COVID-19 which can be printed, shared and distibuted.


Global situation


Summary of oPt’s Preparedness activities

Key response documents

Palestinian Authority's National COVID-19 Response PlanPalestinian Authority's National COVID-19 Response Plan

Released by the Palestinian Authority (PA) on March 26 the Plan outlines the strategic measures from a number of key sectors, including health, economy and social protection to contain the outbreak. The amount of $120 million planned by the PA for a period of 90 days is needed to support the proposed measures


occupied Palestinian territory COVID-19 Response Plan (Humanitarian)occupied Palestinian territory COVID-19 Response Plan (Humanitarian)

The updated COVID-19 Response Plan for the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) presents the joint strategy of the humanitarian community to respond to the public health needs and immediate humanitarian consequences of the pandemic over the remaining two months of the original Plan. It consolidates various COVID-19 appeals by UN agencies and NGOs. The latter have contributed in shaping the plan and conveying local actors’ perspectives, and will be able to access funding mobilized through the plan and be directly involved in it implementation. 


Stay connected

WHO Sign up to receive our latest news and reports on health in the occupied Palestinian Territory


Further information:

Dr. Richard PEEPERKORN
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Dr. Ayadil Saparbekov
WHO Health Emergencies Team Lead
WHO oPt
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Alice Plate
Communication Specialist
WHO oPt
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.