United Nations Warns, Gaza Healthcare System , Nearing Collapse.
On October 24, United Nation's health agencies called for crucial aid to be allowed into Gaza, warning that the region's medical situation is growing increasingly dire.
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On October 24, United Nation's health agencies called for crucial aid to be allowed into Gaza, warning that the region's medical situation is growing increasingly dire.
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'Time' reports that the U.N.'s Emergencies Director for the region said that one-third of hospitals in Gaza are now non-functioning.
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According to Rick Brennan, the Emergencies Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Region, another two-thirds of clinics are also not functioning currently.
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According to Rick Brennan, the Emergencies Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Region, another two-thirds of clinics are also not functioning currently.
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A spokesman for Gaza's health ministry told Al Jazeera news that the region's healthcare system was nearing collapse.
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According to the ministry, hospital generators would stop operating within 48 hours, bringing the healthcare system to "the worst stage in its history.".
We are talking about a complete collapse of the health system, which has become unable to deal with the large number of wounded arriving at hospitals, with limited capabilities to treat the wounded, in addition to the rapid depletion of fuel, which will lead to a power outage, Gaza health ministry spokesman, via NBC.
We are only a few hours away from hospitals being out of service, and this was confirmed by international organizations familiar with the health situation in the Gaza Strip, Gaza health ministry spokesman, via NBC.
'Time' reports that attacks on healthcare facilities and widespread civilian displacement have dramatically increased the burden on the system.
'Time' reports that attacks on healthcare facilities and widespread civilian displacement have dramatically increased the burden on the system.
According to WHO data, there have been 48 attacks on healthcare infrastructure, which caused damage to 24 hospitals and other healthcare facilities since October 15.
We appeal to all those in a situation to make a decision or influence decision makers, to give us the humanitarian space to address this human catastrophe, Rick Brennan, U.N.
Emergencies Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Region, via 'Time'.
We appeal to all those in a situation to make a decision or influence decision makers, to give us the humanitarian space to address this human catastrophe, Rick Brennan, U.N.
Emergencies Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Region, via 'Time'
