Gaza's Health Crisis: WHO Urges Aid Access and Respect for Laws of War

The World Health Organization's (WHO) Executive Board has adopted a resolution addressing the dire humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, calling for immediate and unimpeded access to life-saving aid, including medical personnel. The resolution emphasizes the importance of health as a universal priority and urges all parties to fulfill their obligations under international law, particularly regarding the protection of civilians and medical personnel. The WHO commends its partners for delivering supplies and transferring patients amidst challenging circumstances. WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasizes the need for a ceasefire and urges Member States to work urgently towards ending the conflict.