.@WHO led two life-saving missions to transfer 32 critical patients, including two children, from Nasser Medical Complex in southern Gaza on 18 and 19 February, amid ongoing hostilities and access restrictions. The high-risk missions were conducted in close partnership with the… pic.twitter.com/YBuy3bemn2
— WHO in occupied Palestinian territory (@WHOoPt) February 20, 2024
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:29pm on 20 Feb 2024,Tuesday International
WHO accuses Israel of obstructing medical rescue missions to Nasser hospital in Gaza, says destruction is 'indescribable'. The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a lengthy statement on social media this morning describing a mission to transfer 32 patients, including two children, from Gaza's Nasser Medical Complex amidst ongoing hostilities and access restrictions. Partnering with Palestine Red Crescent Society and OCHA, WHO facilitated the transfer to various hospitals. Patients, including paralysis and orthopedic injury cases, faced perilous conditions during transport, compounded by road obstacles and lack of ventilators. Nasser Hospital, devoid of basic amenities, faces a dire situation with patients and staff cut off from aid. WHO laments the denial of access, resulting in patient fatalities and worsening conditions.
