WHO Chief Tedros Urges Israel to Facilitate Aid Deliveries to Prevent Famine in Gaza
The World Health Organization (WHO) Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has issued a warning that children in Gaza are dying of malnutrition and has urged Israel to allow more aid deliveries to the region. Tedros emphasized the importance of expanding land crossings for aid deliveries to prevent famine in Gaza.
While countries like Jordan and the US have been air-dropping aid along the Gaza coastline, Tedros noted that this method is costly and ineffective. Israel’s continued blockage of most aid trucks from entering Gaza by land has only exacerbated the crisis.
Aid agencies have also raised concerns that current aid levels are insufficient to meet the needs of nearly 2.3 million people in Gaza. The International Press Center (IPC) has warned that famine is imminent in northern Gaza, with the situation expected to worsen by July.
WHO has reported that requests to deliver supplies to Gaza are often blocked or refused, further worsening the dire situation. More than 75 percent of Gaza’s population has been displaced since October 7, with significant destruction to housing, education facilities, and healthcare facilities.
The healthcare system in Gaza has collapsed due to a lack of fuel and medical supplies, which has been exacerbated by Israeli restrictions and the targeting of healthcare facilities. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has reported a significant number of cases of acute respiratory infections and watery diarrhea in Gaza.
Satellite images have revealed that 35 percent of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged in the recent Israeli offensive. It is clear that urgent action is needed to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and prevent further loss of life.
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