The executive board of the World Health Organization (WHO) has adopted a resolution on Sunday, urging immediate and unimpeded humanitarian access to Gaza.
The resolution, adopted by consensus among 34 countries, calls for the supply of medicine and medical equipment to the civilian population and demands the granting of exit permits for patients.
The WHO chief, Tedros Ghebreyesus, highlighted the dire conditions faced by medics in Gaza and emphasized the resolution as the first consensus since the conflict began two months ago.
Despite reservations from some countries, including the United States, due to the lack of references to Hamas attacks on October 7, the resolution aims to address the catastrophic impact of the conflict on health in Gaza.
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The situation in Gaza is described as dire, with overcrowding, lack of food, water, shelter, and sanitation creating ideal conditions for disease spread.
Israel’s military offensive, initiated in response to Hamas attacks on October 7, has led to a significant toll on the health system, leaving only 14 out of 36 hospitals functioning with limited capacity.
The special session, called by 17 of the 34 countries on the executive board, emphasized the urgent need for a ceasefire, unconditional flow of fuel, water, aid, and medical supplies into Gaza.
The conflict has led to widespread suffering, and the resolution seeks to address the health crisis in the region.
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