Head Of WHO Asks Israel To Lift Blockade On Medical Supplies Into Gaza

Head of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has asked Israel to lift blockade on medical supplies into Gaza, saying nearly 700 seriously ill patients are stuck in a war zone.

 

Addressing a press briefing in Geneva, Mr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said crossings from Egypt into Gaza have remained closed for two weeks, cutting off the primary pipeline for emergency health supplies into Gaza.

 

Mr. Tedros described the situation in Gaza as beyond catastrophic



and added that intense hostilities near Gaza’s hospitals have compromised their ability to provide medical care.

 

As only two functional hospitals are remaining in northern Gaza, the WHO Chief said it is imperative to ensure their ability to deliver health services.

 

However, he also said that the UN’s health agency cannot sustain its lifesaving support to hospitals and the population without more aid flowing into Gaza.