International medical team denied deployment at Kamal Adwan Hospital - WHO

Israel did not allow the deployment of an international medical team urgently needed at Kamal Adwan Hospital as it continues its siege in northern Gaza, the World Health Organization (WHO) said.

"Attacks on Kamal Adwan Hospital in north Gaza have caused further damage, leaving it without surgical or maternal care capacity," Hanan Balkhy, WHO regional director for the Eastern Mediterranean, said in an X post.

"The fear endured by the hospital’s staff and patients in recent days is indescribable - and unacceptable." 

Attacks on Kamal Adwan Hospital in north #Gaza have caused further damage, leaving it without surgical or maternal care capacity. @WHO and partners were recently able to deliver 5,000 liters of fuel, medical supplies, and food, and transfer 3 patients with 6 companions to… pic.twitter.com/fVlW0FG9Cl

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