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WHO warns of infectious disease risk in Gaza

The UN organisation called for establishing multiple medical evacuation corridors out of Gaza to ensure the safe and timely passage of patients via all possible routes…reports Asian Lite News

The World Health Organisation (WHO) warned that mass displacement in Gaza is having a grave impact on public health, with overcrowding, a lack of proper shelter, and poor water, sanitation and hygiene conditions increasing the dangers of communicable diseases.

In a statement on Tuesday, WHO warned, “The number of patients in need of medical evacuation outside Gaza is expected to increase, given the ongoing fighting and the shrinking capacity of the health system.”

The UN organisation called for establishing multiple medical evacuation corridors out of Gaza to ensure the safe and timely passage of patients via all possible routes.

UAE briefs WHO delegation

 A delegation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) recently visited the UAE field hospital in Rafah and was briefed on its ongoing efforts to bolster the healthcare sector in Gaza as part of “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3”.

The delegation praised the UAE for its significant humanitarian contributions, particularly its continued provision of medical care and assistance to the injured in the Gaza Strip and the dedication of Emirati medical staff to alleviating Palestinians’ suffering.

During the visit, the hospital staff showcased the advanced medical equipment and resources deployed by the UAE to assist the Palestinians. They also discussed the revival of the prosthetic limbs projects, continued support for the health sector, and strategies for sustaining the UAE’s aid post-ceasefire.

The visit included a tour of the hospital’s facilities, where both parties emphasised the importance of continued coordinated efforts in evacuating and treating the injured. The discussions also focused on ensuring a continuous supply of medical aid between the hospital and WHO to address healthcare shortages.

They also discussed developing strategies to support Gaza’s healthcare system, particularly assisting pediatric cancer patients by providing essential medical supplies.

WHO continues to play a crucial role in supporting the region, and the UAE field hospital has already provided emergency aid, including approximately one tonne of medical supplies, wheelchairs, and crutches, to address the severe shortages facing the healthcare sector.

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