The bodies of around 10,000 people are estimated to be trapped under debris and collapsed buildings in Gaza
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that infectious diseases are “spiralling out of control”, with only 13 of the territory’s 36 hospitals even partially functioning.
“Whether meningitis … diarrhoea, respiratory illnesses, we’re talking about a mammoth amount of work,” Hanan Balkhy, regional director for the UN health body, told Agence France-Presse (AFP) in Cairo.
This week, more than 220 pallets of essential medicines and medical supplies were dispatched from our southern warehouse for partners supporting hospitals across Gaza.
Thanks to @eu_echo [European civil protection and humanitarian aid operations] for its continued support.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/oct/17/israel-gaza-ceasefire-hostages-hamas-benjamin-netanyahu-middle-east-latest-news-updates
Author : Amy Sedghi
Publish date : 2025-10-17 08:00:00
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