WHO chief warns of imminent humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza's Nasser Hospital

The facility, currently housing 350 patients and 5,000 displaced residents, is facing severe shortages of fuel, equipment, and food, putting the lives of those inside at grave risk.

Israeli attacks in the vicinity of Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis have escalated, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of patients and health workers. The dire situation is exacerbated by the dwindling access to essential resources, including fuel, medical supplies, and food, which is pushing the hospital toward collapse.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, in a statement, highlighted the urgent need for a ceasefire to facilitate the replenishment of critical resources. He appealed for an immediate cessation of hostilities, emphasizing the necessity of prioritizing the well-being of vulnerable individuals trapped in the hospital. "We appeal for an immediate ceasefire so that we can replenish urgently needed lifesaving supplies," he stated.

The ongoing israeli aggression has persisted in the Gaza Strip for nearly four months, resulting in a dire humanitarian crisis compounded by a stifling blockade. The population continues to bear the brunt of the conflict, facing severe consequences as the war takes its toll on the people. (ILKHA)