Dear distinguished readers, in response to the terrible situation in Palestine, please support an urgent appeal from the Palestinian Australian New Zealand Medical Association (PANZMA), to purchase badly needed medical supplies for the besieged people of Gaza.

The Palestinian Australian New Zealand Medical Association (PANZMA) was established in 2020 by a group of healthcare professionals across Australia and New Zealand, who care about fulfilling the unmet need of providing comprehensive health care in Palestine.

PANZMA’s mission is to provide immediate medical relief to Palestinians living in Gaza and the West Bank, to establish and support programs, education & training that foster the future of Palestinian health care.

Further information on PANZMA is available from the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission or via PANZMA’s website.

Donations can be made to:

Account name: PANZMA

BSB: 062827

Account No: 10359032

I urge all our friends and peace-loving supporters to show their generosity in supporting this campaign.

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