In a major relief effort, the World Health Organization (WHO) has delivered its first medical shipment to Gaza since March 2. On June 25, nine trucks carrying essential supplies—including 2,000 units of blood and 1,500 units of plasma—rolled in via the Kerem Shalom crossing, bringing much-needed support to priority hospitals.
Despite high-risk conditions along the route, the supplies arrived safely without any looting incidents. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus remarked that these supplies are "only a drop in the ocean," emphasizing the urgent need for more comprehensive aid to save lives amid ongoing challenges.
Although Israel imposed a total blockade on Gaza from March 2, recent moves allowed some food shipments, but this marks the first time essential medical supplies have reached the region in over two months. More trucks are reportedly en route as efforts continue to bolster the strained public health system.
Adding to the urgency, recent reports by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs have highlighted a surge in health issues—with over 19,000 cases of acute watery diarrhea and more than 200 cases each of acute jaundice syndrome and bloody diarrhea in just the past two weeks. These outbreaks stem from critical shortages in clean water and sanitation, making the aid delivery even more vital.
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