Gaza: UN health agency urges rapid scale-up of medevacs as thousands remain in critical condition
February 6, 2025
Following the recent escalation of violence in Gaza, the United Nations health agency, WHO, is urging for a rapid scale-up of medical evacuations (medevacs) as thousands of people remain in critical condition.
The WHO said in a statement on Monday that the health system in Gaza is “overwhelmed” and that there is an urgent need for medevacs to transfer patients to hospitals in the West Bank, Israel, and other countries in the region.
“Thousands of people have been injured in the violence, and many of them require specialized medical care that is not available in Gaza,” the statement said. “The WHO is working with partners to coordinate medevacs and ensure that patients receive the care they need.”
According to the WHO, more than 2,000 people have been injured in the violence, including more than 500 children. The injuries include gunshot wounds, shrapnel wounds, and burns.
The WHO said that the medevacs are essential to save lives and prevent further suffering. The agency is calling on all parties to the conflict to facilitate the safe passage of medical personnel and patients.
“The WHO is deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation in Gaza,” the statement said. “We urge all parties to the conflict to respect international humanitarian law and to ensure that civilians are protected.”
In addition to the medevacs, the WHO is also providing other health assistance to Gaza, including medical supplies, training for health workers, and support for mental health services.
The WHO’s call for a rapid scale-up of medevacs comes as the international community is stepping up its efforts to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday to discuss the situation.
The escalation of violence in Gaza began on Friday, when Israel launched a series of airstrikes on the territory in response to rocket fire from Gaza. The violence has since escalated, with both sides firing rockets and mortars.
The United Nations has condemned the violence and called for an immediate ceasefire. The Security Council is expected to issue a statement on the situation later today.
Gaza: UN health agency urges rapid scale-up of medevacs as thousands remain in critical condition
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