WHO Plans Major Medical Evacuation from Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict

Over 100 patients, including children, are set to be evacuated from Gaza to the UAE and Romania for urgent medical care.

More than 100 patients with trauma injuries and chronic diseases will be evacuated from Gaza on Wednesday, marking a significant medical transfer during the Israel-Hamas conflict.
The World Health Organization has arranged for the patients to travel via the Kerem Shalom crossing and then fly to the UAE, with some continuing to Romania for specialized treatment.
Since the conflict began, fewer than 5,000 medical evacuations have been granted, with only 282 patients leaving since May due to restricted access.
Rik Peeperkorn, WHO's representative, emphasized the need for regular, safe medical corridors to facilitate ongoing evacuations from Gaza.
The current evacuation plan highlights the urgent medical needs in Gaza, where hospitals face shortages of fuel and supplies amid intense bombardments.