In an environment where humanitarian aid remains blocked, WHO officials warned that the ability to treat patients is analogous to that of a hostel, significantly compromising medical care and risking countless lives.
### Gaza Hospitals Face Dire Conditions Amid Israeli Strikes, WHO Reports
### Gaza Hospitals Face Dire Conditions Amid Israeli Strikes, WHO Reports
Conditions in Gaza’s hospitals have reached a critical state, reports the World Health Organization, following Israeli air strikes that have severely impacted medical facilities.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed grave concerns over the conditions in Gaza's hospitals, which have worsened dramatically following a recent Israeli air strike on al-Ahli hospital. This strike, described by WHO spokespeople as an “attack after attack” on healthcare facilities, has left crucial medical services severely lacking. Dr. Margaret Harris of WHO highlighted the extreme shortage of medical supplies due to Israel’s ongoing blockade, explaining that many hospitals are no longer able to function effectively. The latest incident at al-Ahli involved the destruction of its laboratory and damage to its emergency services amidst claims from the Israeli military that the facility was being used by Hamas for military purposes. Despite these allegations, hospital administrators report no patients affected by the strike, apart from one child who died due to disrupted care. Calls for an independent investigation into the attack have been made by various health and faith leaders, further emphasizing the urgent need to protect healthcare workers and patients under international law. Conditions are expected to worsen as hospitals face critical supply shortages, significantly impacting trauma care in the region.
