Tedros Adhanom of the World Health Organization confirmed the fragility of the fight against famine in Gaza
The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, explained that the progress made in combating famine in the Gaza Strip remains extremely fragile, as the population there continues to face major challenges. On one hand, they face massive destruction of infrastructure, and on the other, an almost total collapse of livelihoods and local food production, in addition to ongoing restrictions on humanitarian operations.
Ghebreyesus stated in a post on the “X” platform today that it is expected that more than 100,000 children and 37,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women in Gaza will suffer from acute malnutrition by April 2026.
The Director-General of the World Health Organization pointed out that half of the health facilities in Gaza are only partially functioning, and the crisis faces a severe shortage of basic medical supplies and equipment, which often suffer from very complex entry restrictions and procedures.
Ghebreyesus added that to improve life-saving services and expand access to healthcare in Gaza, the World Health Organization calls for the urgent approval of the entry of basic medical supplies and equipment to the Strip’s hospitals immediately.
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