VOICED: Blockade turns more Gazans to bee therapy

The video discusses bee venom therapy, a treatment used since ancient Greek times for ailments like arthritis and back pain. A patient shares their experience of relief from a severe cough after visiting a clinic in Gaza City, where demand for the therapy is rising due to media coverage and limited medicine availability. The Israeli blockade and conflict have made life difficult for bees, affecting their foraging and survival. Beekeepers face challenges from pesticides, but continue due to the demand for therapeutic honey and bee stings.

What ailment did the patient suffer from before seeking treatment at the Abu Ibrahim clinic?

• Headache

• Severe cough

• Back pain

• Arthritis

Where is bee venom therapy believed to have originated?

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient China

Why has the demand for bee venom therapy increased in Gaza?

• Due to a decrease in other therapies

• Because of media exposure and limited medicines

• Because of a government mandate

• Due to a new clinic opening

What environmental challenge do beekeepers in Gaza face?

• Pesticides on trees

• Lack of water

• Too much rain

• High temperatures

What is Abdul Rahman's bees' honey known for?

• Its sweet taste

• Its therapeutic properties

• Its high price

• Its rarity