Gaza: UN health agency urges rapid scale-up of medevacs as thousands remain in critical condition
Date: 2025-02-06 12:00
Source: UNRWA
Location: Gaza Strip
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The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is urging a rapid scale-up of medical evacuations (medevacs) out of the Gaza Strip as thousands of Palestinians remain in critical condition following the recent escalation of violence.
As of February 6, 2025, at least 2,000 Palestinians have been injured in the ongoing conflict, with over 500 in critical condition. Hospitals in Gaza are overwhelmed with patients, and many require specialized medical care that is not available within the Strip.
UNRWA is working closely with the Palestinian Ministry of Health and other humanitarian partners to facilitate the evacuation of patients to hospitals in the West Bank, Israel, and Jordan. However, the number of medevacs has been insufficient to meet the urgent needs of the injured.
“The situation in Gaza is dire,” said UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini. “Thousands of Palestinians have been injured, and many are fighting for their lives. We urgently need to increase the number of medevacs to save lives.”
UNRWA is calling on all parties to the conflict to facilitate the safe and timely passage of medevacs. The agency is also urging donors to provide financial support for the evacuation and treatment of the injured.
“We cannot afford to wait any longer,” said Lazzarini. “Every hour that passes without adequate medical care puts more lives at risk.”
Additional Information:
- The recent escalation of violence in the Gaza Strip began on February 4, 2025, following a series of rocket attacks from Gaza into Israel.
- Israel has responded with airstrikes and artillery fire, targeting Hamas and other militant groups in Gaza.
- The conflict has resulted in widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure and homes in Gaza.
- UNRWA is providing humanitarian assistance to the affected population, including shelter, food, and medical care.
Gaza: UN health agency urges rapid scale-up of medevacs as thousands remain in critical condition
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