# Bank of Palestine healthcare initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bank-of-palestine-healthcare-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-08-31T17:26:29.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Bank of Palestine has engaged in several healthcare-related initiatives in Palestine. On August 29, the bank announced a $1 million donation to establish a new cancer center at An-Najah National University Hospital, a project intended to improve oncology diagnosis and specialized care.

Following this, on August 31, the bank partnered with Al-Mutlaq Hospital and the Prostate Cancer Foundation to launch a prostate cancer awareness campaign in Ramallah. During the launch, Palestinian Minister of Health Dr. Majed Abu Ramadan noted a rising trend in cancer rates, reporting a general incidence rate of 135.5 cases per 100,000 people in 2025.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Bank of Palestine and Al-Mutlaq Hospital launch prostate cancer awareness campaign

Bank of Palestine and Al-Mutlaq Hospital launched a joint campaign in Ramallah to promote early prostate cancer detection following rising cancer rates in Palestine.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bank-of-palestine-and-al-mutlaq-hospital-launch-prostate-cancer-awareness-campaign

### 2026-08-29: Bank of Palestine donates $1 million for new cancer center

Bank of Palestine is donating $1 million to establish a cancer center at An-Najah National University Hospital to improve oncology services and specialized care in Palestine.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bank-of-palestine-donates-1-million-for-new-cancer-center

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Cite as: Bank of Palestine healthcare initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bank-of-palestine-healthcare-initiatives