WHO chief 'worried' about situation at al-Shifa hospital

The World Health Organization chief said on Monday that hospitals should not be a battleground, as he expressed concern over the situation at al-Shifa hospital, which is under Israeli attack.

"The hospital has only recently restored minimal health services. Any hostilities or militarisation of the facility jeopardise health services, access for ambulances, and delivery of life-saving supplies," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on social media platform X.

Hospitals should never be battlegrounds. We are terribly worried about the situation at Al-Shifa Hospital in northern #Gaza, which is endangering health workers, patients and civilians.

The hospital has only recently restored minimal health services. Any hostilities or…
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) March 18, 2024