Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:10pm on 30 Dec 2023,Saturday International
World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed deep concern over the escalating threat of infectious diseases in the Gaza Strip. With over 21,000 casualties since the onset of the conflict, displaced families face multiple relocations, leading to overcrowded health facilities. Tedros highlighted the risk of diseases amidst such conditions, citing cases of respiratory infections, diarrhoea, lice, scabies, chickenpox, and skin rashes. WHO and partners are actively supporting health authorities to enhance disease surveillance, provide medicines and testing kits, and improve access to essential services. The situation remains critical as the conflict persists.
