GAZA — On Friday, the
World Health Organization (
WHO) announced
that over 100,000 residents of the
Gaza Strip have been either injured, lost,
or killed as the situation in the region continues to deteriorate. This
alarming figure represents 4.3 percent of the total population in the sector,
which amounts to 2.3 million people.
اضافة اعلان
During a weekly press conference held via video from
Jerusalem, Richard (Rik) Peeperkorn, the representative of the
World Health Organization for the occupied Palestinian territories, highlighted the dire
conditions faced by the remaining population. They are struggling to meet their
basic daily needs for safety, food, health, and warmth, Al-Ghad reported.
Peeperkorn added that the central Gaza Strip is experiencing
a surge in hostilities, exacerbating the
challenges of accessing existing health facilities. Expressing deep concern, he emphasized the critical issue of
being unable to reach hospitals for both patients and healthcare workers. Out
of a total of 36
hospitals in Gaza, only 13 are partially operational.
Furthermore, a mere 13 primary healthcare centers are currently functioning.
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