The head of the World Health Organization deplores the appalling conditions in the Gaza Strip, stating that supplies of essential medicines and fuel in the territory are very low amid the closure of the Rafah border crossing.

WHO describes as "deeply worrisome" the intense hostilities in the vicinity of Kamal Adwan hospital in Gaza.

WHO chief says the high number of children casualties in Gaza “will remain a stain on all of humanity,” while calling for an end to the Israeli regime’s ongoing genocidal war in the besieged enclave.

WHO chief says Gaza’s main hospital is no longer functional after Israel’s siege and attacks.

The WHO chief has warned that failure to quickly carry out medical evacuations following the destruction of Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza could lead to further fatalities.

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The director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO) has broken down in tears while describing conditions in Gaza as “hellish”, and calling for a ceasefire.