The World Health Organization's chief, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has warned that the dire health crisis in Gaza will last for "generations to come" unless more aid is urgently provided. The Strip is experiencing a "fatal combination" of disease, injuries, and famine that has left its healthcare system in shambles.
A massive influx of aid was required to address the needs of the Gaza population, but so far it's been insufficient, according to Dr Tedros. The situation on the ground is bleak, with thousands of Palestinians waiting for medical evacuation flights to be increased.
The UN has previously estimated that it will cost $70bn (£52bn) to reconstruct Gaza, and 10% of this figure would need to go towards its badly damaged healthcare system.
Dr Tedros has called for an end to the conflict and the delivery of aid without conditions or interference from either side. He also warned that supplies intended to rebuild Gaza's health system have been confiscated at the border due to concerns over their potential dual use.
The situation in Gaza is dire, with widespread destruction, poverty, hunger, and a collapsed healthcare system. Thousands of Palestinians are waiting for medical evacuation flights, and 700 people have already died while waiting.
Israel launched a military campaign in Gaza last month, resulting in the deaths of at least 68,229 Palestinians. Dr Tedros has called on all sides to respect the ceasefire deal brokered by the US.
The aid crisis in Gaza is not just an humanitarian issue but also a major political concern for the international community. It's imperative that we take immediate action to address this devastating situation and ensure that those affected receive the support they need, said Dr Tedros.
A massive influx of aid was required to address the needs of the Gaza population, but so far it's been insufficient, according to Dr Tedros. The situation on the ground is bleak, with thousands of Palestinians waiting for medical evacuation flights to be increased.
The UN has previously estimated that it will cost $70bn (£52bn) to reconstruct Gaza, and 10% of this figure would need to go towards its badly damaged healthcare system.
Dr Tedros has called for an end to the conflict and the delivery of aid without conditions or interference from either side. He also warned that supplies intended to rebuild Gaza's health system have been confiscated at the border due to concerns over their potential dual use.
The situation in Gaza is dire, with widespread destruction, poverty, hunger, and a collapsed healthcare system. Thousands of Palestinians are waiting for medical evacuation flights, and 700 people have already died while waiting.
Israel launched a military campaign in Gaza last month, resulting in the deaths of at least 68,229 Palestinians. Dr Tedros has called on all sides to respect the ceasefire deal brokered by the US.
The aid crisis in Gaza is not just an humanitarian issue but also a major political concern for the international community. It's imperative that we take immediate action to address this devastating situation and ensure that those affected receive the support they need, said Dr Tedros.
its like the conflict just keeps feeding into itself. dr tedros is right to say we need an end to this war and no conditions or interference from either side... but at the same time, $70bn sounds like a LOT of money 
how are ppl supposed to use it when its being confiscated? we gotta do better than just talking about it... lets get some real aid on the ground ASAP 
. We're talking billions of dollars needed to rebuild the healthcare system, and it's not just about throwing money at the problem - we need to get there without any conditions or politics getting in the way 
. But seriously, what can we do? Can we make a difference? It's not just about the aid itself - it's about standing up for these people and saying that their lives matter too 
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... but also to take action. Let's raise our voices, donate what we can, and support organizations that are working tirelessly on the ground 
. We can make a difference, one small step at a time 
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$70bn is just a number but lives r at stake here what's wrng w/ 10% of that goin 2 healthcare tho? 
. And it's not just the number of dead that's the problem, it's the fact that the healthcare system is basically non-existent there. Like, we're talking catastrophic levels of damage 
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. I mean, we're not talking about some rich dude who just happens to have $1m lying around 
. Like, can't we find a way to get aid in without all this drama? I'm calling on everyone involved - governments, NGOs, whoever - to just sort it out and stop playing politics with people's lives 
! Can you imagine having a doctor's appointment with an open wound... I mean, war zone? 700 people waiting to be evacuated and only 10% of the $70 billion rebuild fund goes to healthcare? That's like giving a pizza a single slice and expecting it to hold all the toppings 
. We need more than just aid, we need peace – and that's the real prescription here 
The situation in Gaza is literally catastrophic 
. I'm talkin 'bout $70bn needed 2 rebuild Gaza but its all bein held up by conditions & red tape 
. Dr Tedros is right, we need 2 take action NOW 
! No more waitin around 4 ppl 2 get help. We gotta put our money where our mouth is 
. We cant just sit back & watch dis happen 
. We gotta speak out & demand action 
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. Like, how can we not trust that the aid is going to be used to help people, not to arm conflicts? The UN estimate of $70bn needed to rebuild Gaza's healthcare system sounds huge, but it's just a drop in the ocean compared to the devastation they're dealing with. We need to get our act together and stop making this situation worse 
I mean, we gotta talk about the $70bn estimate to rebuild Gaza... £52bn? 
. We need 2 take action ASAP b4 it gets worse! 
The fact that supplies are gettin confiscated at the border? That's like, straight outta a horror movie 
I'm calling on all nations to put aside their differences & deliver aid without conditions, please! 
Dr Tedros is literally crying out for help 
We need to take immediate action to prevent this humanitarian crisis from getting any worse 
... I think the international community needs to step up & do more to help out 
, I've heard their beaches are amazing! Have you ever been to Hawaii? I'm really considering just escaping all this news for a while...