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The director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that Gaza is facing a health catastrophe which could affect the future generations. After the ceasefire was declared between Hamas and Israel it was believed that the conflict would come to an end but it proved to be fragile as tensions and killings had been escalating between the two.
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told BBC that the strip’s healthcare system has collapsed completely under the weight of famine, disease, and conflict, describing the situation as “catastrophic and beyond words.” Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, he said that the levels are below those needed to rebuild the territory’s healthcare system.
Much more is required to neutralise the situation in Gaza as radiations of Israeli strikes remain in the strip which causes financial aid along with the shortage of supplies. Tedros also emphasised that around 200 to 300 trucks are entering daily, at least 600 are needed to meet essential needs. He urged the Israeli forces to remain vigilant and humanitarian assistance amid the ongoing political turmoil.
According to the UN agencies, the food supplies reaching Gaza are insufficient and not meeting the needs of the residents. The world Food Programme reported that about 6,700 tonnes of food have entered the enclave since the ceasefire between the two began.
The ceasefire brokered by the US was a mediation deal that was a part of a 20-point peace framework aimed at stabilising and ensuring aid without further interference. While the employment sector remains hanging, thousands of Palestinians are still waiting for evacuation flights.
Tedros also informed that about 700 patients died while waiting for evacuation. Gaza’s Health Ministry said that more than 68,000 people have died. The UN estimates that rebuilding the entire territory will cost around $70 billion, with 10 per cent required for healthcare restoration.
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