In a heartening move amid challenging conditions, the World Health Organization (WHO) has delivered its first lifeline of medical aid to Gaza since March 2. Nine trucks loaded with essential supplies—2,000 units of blood and 1,500 units of plasma—rolled in through the Kerem Shalom crossing without incident, even under high-risk conditions. 🚚💉
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus described the shipment as a "drop in the ocean" compared to the massive needs of hospitals facing severe shortages and mounting injuries linked to food distribution challenges. At the same time, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs warns of alarming outbreaks of acute watery diarrhea, acute jaundice syndrome, and bloody diarrhea, all tied to a critical lack of clean water and sanitation.
With four WHO trucks still at Kerem Shalom and more shipments on the way, there is a pressing call for a sustained, unimpeded flow of health aid into Gaza. Every bit of assistance counts when lives are at stake—let's keep hope alive and advocate for more help! 🌟
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