Nasser Medical Complex Surgery Department Hit
Six people died when the surgery department of Nasser Medical Complex was hit early Thursday, [english.news.cn] reported.
The early morning strike left at least 27 others injured, including patients, companions, and a health worker. The facility sustained extensive damage, according to preliminary assessments.
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for the immediate protection of medical sites in Gaza on Thursday. He described these locations as essential lifelines for the local population in a statement posted to social media.
“Our call remains unchanged: allow unhindered humanitarian access and let more medical and humanitarian supplies enter Gaza,” Tedros said.
Since October 2023, the World Health Organization has documented 1,056 attacks on health care in the region. These incidents resulted in 1,010 deaths and 1,725 injuries, according to agency records.
Winter Conditions Raise Health Risks
Health needs across the enclave remain immense as freezing temperatures and seasonal weather arrive. Rain, flooding, and cold weather will worsen living conditions for displaced residents, Tedros stated.
Crippled water and sanitation systems and deteriorating weather increase the risk of disease outbreaks. The World Health Organization warned that medical demands will only grow steeper in the coming weeks.
Casualties and Healthcare Attacks in Gaza
What casualties were reported at Nasser Medical Complex?
The strike killed six people, including a health worker, patients, and their companions, while injuring at least 27 others.
How many attacks on health care has the WHO recorded in Gaza?
The agency has documented 1,056 attacks on health care facilities since October 2023, leading to 1,010 deaths and 1,725 injuries.
Why are winter conditions expected to worsen the health crisis?
Rain, flooding, and cold weather will severely degrade living conditions against the backdrop of crippled water and sanitation systems.
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