The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a dire warning regarding the safety and functionality of hospitals in Gaza, amid escalating violence and military operations.
WHO Calls for Immediate Ceasefire to Protect Hospitals in Gaza
WHO Calls for Immediate Ceasefire to Protect Hospitals in Gaza
Concerns rise as the WHO condemns ongoing attacks on medical facilities in war-torn Gaza.
Amidst intensifying conflict, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, head of the WHO, has called for an immediate cessation of assaults on hospitals in Gaza, underscoring the critical situation faced by medical facilities. His statement was prompted by a recent Israeli military raid on the last operational hospital in northern Gaza, Kamal Adwan, which resulted in forcible evacuations and allegations of usage as a Hamas stronghold. Following the raid, two additional hospitals in Gaza City experienced attacks, raising alarms among health officials.
Dr. Tedros, joining various rights organizations and family advocates, urged for the release of the detained director of Kamal Adwan hospital, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, who Israeli authorities allege is associated with Hamas. Concerns about Dr. Abu Safiya’s well-being have been amplified due to his recent injuries from a prior attack.
With the Kamal Adwan hospital now out of service, critically ill patients were reportedly transferred to the Indonesian hospital, which Dr. Tedros labeled as "out of function." He announced that basic medical supplies and essentials have been delivered to the Indonesian facility, although the conditions remain precarious with patients still subjected to military detention during transfers.
Recent attacks on hospitals, including Al-Ahli and Al-Wafa in Gaza City, resulted in casualties including medical personnel. Witness accounts indicated that the bombings occurred despite patients and staff being inside, contradicting Israeli claims that the buildings were no longer operating as hospitals.
The UN has voiced urgent concerns regarding the humanitarian crisis unfolding due to ongoing military operations, which have left the healthcare system in northern Gaza in tatters. The International Committee of the Red Cross reiterated calls for the protection of medical facilities, emphasizing that both civilians and healthcare institutions deserve safeguarding during times of conflict.
As the violence escalates, the humanitarian situation worsens with over 45,540 reported casualties in Gaza since the onset of the latest conflict on October 7, 2023. The WHO's urgent request for peace and the safeguarding of healthcare facilities reflects growing international calls to halt violence and prioritize civilian lives.
Through this turmoil, the international community watches closely, urging for immediate humanitarian assistance and the protection of those in need amidst chaos.
Dr. Tedros, joining various rights organizations and family advocates, urged for the release of the detained director of Kamal Adwan hospital, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, who Israeli authorities allege is associated with Hamas. Concerns about Dr. Abu Safiya’s well-being have been amplified due to his recent injuries from a prior attack.
With the Kamal Adwan hospital now out of service, critically ill patients were reportedly transferred to the Indonesian hospital, which Dr. Tedros labeled as "out of function." He announced that basic medical supplies and essentials have been delivered to the Indonesian facility, although the conditions remain precarious with patients still subjected to military detention during transfers.
Recent attacks on hospitals, including Al-Ahli and Al-Wafa in Gaza City, resulted in casualties including medical personnel. Witness accounts indicated that the bombings occurred despite patients and staff being inside, contradicting Israeli claims that the buildings were no longer operating as hospitals.
The UN has voiced urgent concerns regarding the humanitarian crisis unfolding due to ongoing military operations, which have left the healthcare system in northern Gaza in tatters. The International Committee of the Red Cross reiterated calls for the protection of medical facilities, emphasizing that both civilians and healthcare institutions deserve safeguarding during times of conflict.
As the violence escalates, the humanitarian situation worsens with over 45,540 reported casualties in Gaza since the onset of the latest conflict on October 7, 2023. The WHO's urgent request for peace and the safeguarding of healthcare facilities reflects growing international calls to halt violence and prioritize civilian lives.
Through this turmoil, the international community watches closely, urging for immediate humanitarian assistance and the protection of those in need amidst chaos.
