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WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praises the evacuation of 21 cancer-stricken children from Gaza.
The World Health Organization (WHO) chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has praised the successful medical evacuation of 21 cancer-stricken children from Gaza, emphasizing the urgent need for continued support as over 10,000 patients remain in dire need of similar assistance.
The evacuation, conducted on Thursday, marks the first such operation since Israel closed the Rafah crossing in May. The mission was coordinated with the WHO and three American charities, highlighting the critical collaboration required for such humanitarian efforts.
Why This Matters: "We appeal for facilitated medical evacuation via all possible routes, including Rafah and Karem Shalom, to Egypt, the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and from there to other countries when needed," Tedros stated in a post on X. He underscored the importance of creating safe, timely, and transparent processes for these evacuations to ensure that patients receive the specialized, lifesaving care they cannot access in Gaza.
The dire medical situation in Gaza has left thousands of patients in critical need of advanced medical treatment that is unavailable locally. The closure of key crossings has further exacerbated the crisis, limiting access to essential healthcare and prompting urgent calls for international intervention.
Tedros highlighted that while the recent evacuation is a positive step, it represents just a fraction of the necessary efforts. The WHO continues to advocate for sustained and organized medical evacuations to address the healthcare needs of Gaza's population.
This call to action is a reminder of the ongoing humanitarian challenges in Gaza and the need for global solidarity and support to provide adequate medical care to those in need. The WHO's coordination with international charities and health organizations is crucial in facilitating these life-saving operations.
Key Takeaways:
- WHO chief praises evacuation of 21 cancer-stricken children from Gaza.
- Over 10,000 patients in Gaza still urgently need medical evacuations.
- First evacuation since Rafah crossing closure highlights need for access.
- Tedros appeals for facilitated evacuations via Rafah, Karem Shalom routes.
- Sustained, organized evacuations essential for providing lifesaving care.