About Us
The Augusta Victoria Hospital (AVH) is a medical center of excellence that has been providing health care services and other health programs since 1950. It is the largest project of the Lutheran World Federation -World Service (LWF). The hospital was established in partnership with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees as a major medical facility to care for Palestinian refugees following the 1948 conflict.  Read more
Vision
Vision
Vision
People of the world, living in a just society in peace and dignity, united in diversity, are able to meet the basic needs, achieve their full potential and claim their universal rights in order ... Read More
Mission
Mission
Mission
Operating from the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, the Augusta Victoria Hospital (AVH) is a health care institution of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) primarily serving the Palestinian populat... Read More
Departments
Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Unit
Radiation Therapy Department
Palliative Care
Medical Oncology
The Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Department
The Infectious Diseases Unit
The Pediatric Nephrology and Dialysis Department
Long term skilled nursing Department
The Nursing Department
The Laboratory Medicine Department
Kidney Care Center for Adults
The Psychosocial Support Unit
Surgical and Anesthesia Department
Physiotherapy Unit
Nutrition Unit
The Intensive Care Unit
Radiology Department
Pharmacy
The Anatomical Pathology Department
The Pediatric Hematology - Oncology Department
Updates
Al Ahli Arab Hospital Hit by Israeli Rockets, Urgent Evacuation Ordered
Yesterday, at 7:00 PM, Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza, which is our partner in the Diagnostic Cancer Treatment Center, was hit by two Israeli rockets. Fortunately, the extent of the damage was limited.Today, the hospital has received orders from Israeli authorities to evacuate the facility, including patients, staff, and 3,000 Gazan people who have sought shelter within the hospital's premises.𝐖𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭... Read More
Pharmacy Launch
Augusta Victoria Hospital has reinstated its pharmacy services following a major renovation generously supported by the Government of Japan and executed by UNOPS. This project marks a significant milestone in our efforts to enhance the hospital capabilities, providing comprehensive cancer treatment and exceptional primary healthcare services. Read More
Augusta Victoria Hospital in a notable step in Cancer Care in Palestine
In a notable step in Cancer Care in Palestine, the Surgical Department at Augusta Victoria Hospital has introduced a new technique for treating metastatic liver tumors that are inoperable, enabling direct delivery of chemotherapy to the tumor.Dr. Marwan Abu Farah and Dr. Mohammed Adele, surgeons at Augusta Victoria Hospital, emphasized, "In cases where colon cancer has metastasized to the liver, this technique, which delivers treatment directly to the tumor, may enhance its response... Read More
AVH Numbers
2023
Kidney Dialysis
Kidney Dialysis
Sessions22337
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy
Sessions15893
Radiotherapy
Radiotherapy
Sessions29308