Courtesy: Medical Aid for Palestinians
TEDROS Adhanom Ghebreyesus, head of the World Health Organization (WHO), called for a ceasefire to save lives and speed the delivery of much needed aid, saying “nowhere and no one is safe” in Gaza
“In Gaza, nowhere and no one is safe,” said WHO Director-General Tedros, speaking again as the meeting came to a close.
“Imagine…imagine that you’re trapped in that situation,” he asked ambassadors.
“That’s why we’re asking for a ceasefire and unfettered humanitarian access,” he said. “And at the same time, of course, we’re also asking for the Security Council to do everything for the release of hostages.”
The UN health chief also said medical staff continues to grapple with trying to manage the growing needs of 2.3 million people without the lifesaving aid required to treat the ill and injured
Marwan Jilani, Director General of the Palestine Red Crescent Society, said Gaza’s “health sector is under attack”, calling on the Council to step up to do its part to end the violence, ensure international humanitarian law is upheld and open safe pathways for aid.
