On the other side of the Gaza Strip, while people desperately seek food, the incidents of massive victims are informed almost daily, UN spokespersons told the UN Stéphane Dujarric spokespersons, journalists in their regular informative session in New York.
The hospitals, already under immense tension, are struggling to face and the lack of essential supplies, including fuel and medicines, is exerting even greater pressure on overloaded equipment.
War has also had a devastating impact on health workers. According to Gazan's health authorities, more than 1,500 medical employees have been killed in Gaza since October 2023.
Medical supplies arrive, but much more is needed
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that 11 trucks that transport medical assistance, including surgical supplies, assistance devices, orthopedic instruments and other essential medical items, had entered the Strip on Tuesday.
These supplies will be distributed to various health centers in Gaza.
“Health needs remain immense. Many more medical supplies are needed. We urgently call entry without fuel obstacles, food and health aid to Gaza through all possible routes,” said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, general director of those who, in a position on social networks.
Mr. Dujarric echoed that message, asking for the opening of all crosses and corridors “to guarantee the distribution of consistent help, frequent already a large scale to the needy people, wherever they are.”
Disease risk by increasing
In the context of access challenges, the spectrum of outbreaks of fatal diseases is also increasing.
In northern Gaza, 10 water wells have stopped working due to lack of fuel, and another 25 operate only partially and could soon go out.
“Shorter pumping hours, reduced water production and limited collection of solid waste provide fertile terrain for diseases to spread, especially among vulnerable people, including children, older people and pregnant women,” Dujarric said.
He has not entered Gaza since the beginning of March 2025, said he added that the continuous scarcity of cleaning and sanitation supplies severely affects health and prevents an effective medical response.
