The war in #Gaza continues to cause unimaginable suffering.

This 7-year-old girl, Jana, has severe acute malnutrition and dehydration. World Health Organization (WHO) and partners successfully transferred her and her caregivers from Kamal Adwan hospital in the north of Gaza to the International Medical Corps field…

.World Health Organization (WHO) calls for removal of all obstacles to the delivery of urgent humanitarian assistance into and across #Gaza , at the scale that is required.

A ceasefire is needed urgently for the sake of humanity.

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One of the three hospitals in Rafah, Al-Najjar, is no longer functioning due to the ongoing hostilities in its vicinity and the military operation in Rafah.

The closure of the border crossing continues to prevent the UN from bringing fuel. Without fuel all humanitarian…

The expansion of the military operation in Rafah must end now. The safety of 1.5 million people, including 600,000 children, is in grave danger.

As lives hang in the balance and the health system struggles to remain functional, World Health Organization (WHO) and partners are committed to staying and…

A full military incursion into Rafah will plunge the crisis into unprecedented levels of humanitarian need. A ceasefire is urgently needed for the sake of humanity. #Gaza

Since 7 October, WHO has documented 447 attacks on health care in the #WestBank .

Attacks have resulted in 12 fatalities and 95 injuries and affected 52 health facilities and 298 ambulances.

Three in every five attacks (57%) occurred in Tulkarem, Nablus, or Jenin governorates,…

I admire your strength, Samar Nazmi Muwafi, in providing care and comfort to your patients with a smile, despite all the difficulties you are facing in #Gaza .

I share your hope that all women and midwives will live in peace.

#DayOfTheMidwife

Only 33% of Gaza’s 36 hospitals and 30% of primary health care centers are functional in some capacity amid repeated attacks and shortages of vital medical supplies, fuel, and staff.

Thanks to the generous support from EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺, World Health Organization (WHO) is helping to restore and resuscitate the…

Rafah incursion would substantially increase mortality and morbidity and further weaken an already broken health system

WHO is deeply concerned that a full-scale military operation in Rafah could lead to a bloodbath. More than 1.2 million people are currently sheltering in the…

Since 7 October, WHO has documented 443 attacks on health care in the #Gaza Strip.

Attacks have resulted in 723 fatalities, 924 injuries, damage to 101 facilities and affected 106 ambulances.

Two-fifths (38%) of attacks were in Gaza City, a quarter (22%) in north Gaza, and…

.Mike Ryan and I just met with Philippe Lazzarini to discuss the dire and extremely worrisome health and humanitarian situation in #Gaza . The ongoing man-made starvation and blockade of humanitarian aid and basic services is increasing the risk of epidemics that can be deadly.

Our…

A full scale invasion on Rafah would be a humanitarian catastrophe.

We appeal to Israel not to proceed. We urge all parties to work for a ceasefire and lasting peace.

Al Awda Hospital-Nuseirat in #Gaza was damaged on April 22. 1,000 deliveries a month took place in the hospital, and the staff also provided services to survivors of gender-based violence.

Health care should always be protected.
#CeasefireNOW

Al Awda Hospital - Nuseirat in #Gaza middle area was reportedly hit yesterday - on the fifth floor and the roof of the administration building.

The attack caused disruption to the solar energy system that supplies the hospital with electricity. Damage to water and fuel tanks was…

Humanitarian aid and missions in #Gaza urgently need safe, sustained and smooth passage across the Strip to serve people in critical need of lifesaving care.

On 20 April, World Health Organization (WHO) and partners could only partially complete their mission to Kamal Adwan and Al-Awda hospitals due to…

As needs grow, our scale of operation is gradually increasing, thanks to support from our donors.

World Health Organization (WHO) has secured a new warehouse in Deir al Balah, which will enhance effective sorting and mobilization of supplies and equipment to continue ongoing support to restore the health…

The flash appeal seeks to address urgent needs for over 3 million people in the OPT, most of whom are in #Gaza .

While needs are extensive, we focus on what is achievable in our current context.

We are calling for funding as well as improvements in access and security.

The dedication of #Gaza 's health workers is remarkable.

Despite challenges, efforts to restore health services are underway in some facilities in the north.

With sustained access and support, health care in Gaza can be restored.

#ceasefire

Al-Shifa Hospital ­– once the largest and most important referral hospital in #Gaza - is now in ruins.

Restoring it is vitally important  - here is how ⬇️