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Fuel Shortages Pose 'Catastrophic' Risk to Gaza's Health Services: WHO

Jul 5, 2024 1 min read

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns about the severe fuel shortages in the Gaza Strip, warning that the situation could significantly disrupt health services in the region. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that only 90,000 liters of fuel entered Gaza on Wednesday, whereas the health sector alone requires 80,000 liters daily. This shortage is compelling WHO and its partners to make difficult decisions regarding the allocation of limited fuel supplies.

Fuel is essential for operating hospital generators and humanitarian and emergency vehicles. Due to the shortage, WHO is prioritizing key hospitals, including the Nasser Medical Complex, Al Amal Hospital in Khan Yunis, and the Kuwaiti Hospital in Rafah. Additionally, the European Gaza Hospital has already been out of service since Tuesday. The ongoing blockade by Israeli authorities, driven by concerns that fuel could benefit Hamas, complicates the entry of fuel into Gaza. The WHO and other organizations have called for urgent international intervention to prevent further disruption of health services in the territory.

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