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@WHOoPt
WHO in occupied Palestinian territory
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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…
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@DrTedros
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
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. @DrMikeRyan and I just met with @UNLazzarini 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…
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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.
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@WHO
World Health Organization (WHO)
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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
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
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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…
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
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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, @WHO and partners could only partially complete their mission to Kamal Adwan and Al-Awda hospitals due to…
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@WHOoPt
WHO in occupied Palestinian territory
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As needs grow, our scale of operation is gradually increasing, thanks to support from our donors. @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…
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Martin Griffiths
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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.
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@WHOoPt
WHO in occupied Palestinian territory
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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
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@WHO
World Health Organization (WHO)
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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 ⬇️
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
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Amid ongoing hostilities, @WHO and partners concluded another mission to north #Gaza and reached the Palestinian Medical Relief Society (PMRS) medical point, Al-Shifa Hospital, and Indonesian hospital to assess their current capacity. Once again, the mission was severely…
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WHO in occupied Palestinian territory
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Disrupted health care and a lack of facilities have left Gazans without adequate care as diseases and injuries rise. Thanks to support from @UNCERF , Palestinian Medical Relief Society, in partnership with @WHO , has deployed emergency medical teams to 7 shelters in Khan Younis…
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@WHOoPt
WHO in occupied Palestinian territory
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As the war in #Gaza grinds on, @WHO is boosting the health system's capacity by deploying emergency medical teams (EMTs) to key hospitals in the north and south. Over the past 100 days, WHO has facilitated the deployment of 23 EMTs in 10 hospitals and 4 field hospitals. They…
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@WHOoPt
WHO in occupied Palestinian territory
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Al-Ahli Hospital in north #Gaza is overflowing with patients. @WHO is continuing efforts to resupply the hospital, expand bed capacity and facilitate patient referrals, but it is nowhere close to the scale needed. We once again appeal for a ceasefire, so lives can be saved and…
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@DrTedros
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
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. @WHO and partners transferred two patients from Kamal Adwan hospital in #Gaza to a field hospital in the south yesterday: - 7 year old girl with severe acute malnutrition and dehydration - 34 year old woman with multiple facial injuries and fractures The mission faced severe…
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@WHOoPt
WHO in occupied Palestinian territory
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Yesterday, @WHO and partners successfully transferred three critical patients and their two companions from Al-Ahli Hospital in northern #Gaza to two field hospitals in #Rafah . The team also delivered 19,400 liters of fuel, of which 5000 liters will be provided to As-Sahabah…
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@WHO
World Health Organization (WHO)
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This is the largest hospital in south #Gaza - or what is left of it. Rubble. Damaged equipment. No patients. No staff. A burning warehouse. Eerie Silence. Reconstructing the vital health infrastructure is only possible with a #CeasefireNow .
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
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. @WHO and partners went to Khan Younis yesterday to assess the health facilities there. The team described the destruction as "disproportionate to anything one can imagine". No building or road is intact, there is only rubble and dirt. Hostilities in the vicinity of a WHO…
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WHO in occupied Palestinian territory
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This week, James McGoldrick, Humanitarian Coordinator for Palestine, together with Dr Rik Peeperkorn, @WHOoPt Representative visited Al Fukhari - the largest site hosting displaced people in east Khan Younis. Access restrictions and nearby hostilities have made this area…
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