WHO warns of ‘devastating consequences’ due to delayed aid entry into Gaza
Summary
The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that delays in bringing health and aid supplies into Gaza could cause serious harm to people there. Aid mainly enters through one crossing controlled by Israel, but it often gets delayed or blocked, affecting medical treatments and risking disease outbreaks as winter approaches.Key Facts
- Aid like medicines and prosthetics enter Gaza mainly through the Kerem Shalom crossing.
- Rafah crossing is mostly open only for people, such as patients needing treatment outside Gaza.
- Some aid shipments have been delayed or rejected multiple times, including essential prosthetics.
- About 87% of medicine shipments are approved, but some important supplies face restrictions.
- Four other Gaza entry points remain completely closed and controlled by Israel.
- Health workers in Gaza struggle to provide care due to lack of supplies.
- Winter makes the situation more urgent, with nearly two million people needing shelter from cold and flooding.
- There is a high risk of disease outbreaks from poor sanitation, limited clean water, and damage to health labs.
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