WHO chief calls Gaza situation catastrophic as death toll nears 43000
Summary: The World Health Organization's chief has described the situation in northern Gaza as "catastrophic," citing ongoing military operations around healthcare facilities. The death toll in Gaza has reached nearly 43,000, with 800 fatalities reported in the last three weeks.
Israeli forces recently raided the last functioning hospital in northern Gaza, detaining hundreds of staff and patients. This has left the hospital with only a few medical personnel to care for nearly 200 patients, raising concerns about their safety and access to medical supplies.
The WHO has highlighted the critical shortage of medical resources and called for the protection of healthcare facilities. Reports indicate that Israeli strikes have caused significant damage to hospitals, further complicating the humanitarian crisis in the region.
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