Washington, 11 Dec (HS): The United Nations (UN) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have warned of severe health issues and pandemics in the Gaza Strip as a result of the Israel-Hamas war. At the same time, problems related to displaced persons may increase.
The New York Times has reported about the fear expressed by the UN and WHO. Thousands of Palestinians are fleeing Gaza, enhancing pressure on the Egypt-Gaza border, due to the growing pressure of Israel Defence Forces.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the public administration will collapse soon and the situation would worsen. The possibility of a pandemic cannot be ruled out. Egypt is facing a pressure of immigrants from Gaza.
During an emergent meeting of the Board of Directors of WHO, Director General Tredos Ednom Ghebiyas said that the health facilities in Gaza are badly affected. Only 14 hospitals are providing health services partially.
During the last 24 hours, IDF attacked more than 250 sites in the Gaza Strip. IDF intensified its attack after a resolution for a ceasefire was moved in the UN, which was defeated due to Veto Power used by the US. Meanwhile, the US announced the supply of 13,000 rounds of tank shells to Israel.
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