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WHO, OCHA and UN say medical capacity is being expanded in Gaza; possible first medical evacuations via Rafah
Summary
UN agencies report WHO deliveries of dignity kits and plans to expand hospital capacity in Gaza, deployment of surgical teams, and that medical evacuations via Rafah may begin soon; agencies warn needs for tents, shelter and emergency supplies remain acute.
United Nations agencies said they have increased medical and humanitarian support inside the Gaza Strip, while noting that access and supplies remain constrained.
World Health Organization officials reported delivery of dignity kits for more than 26,000 women and girls in northern Gaza and said plans are under way to expand Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City by 200 beds. WHO said two surgical teams were being deployed to support trauma and surgical capacity at hospitals in Gaza City and that discussions were in final stages to set up a prefabricated health facility there.
OCHA said humanitarian partners are…
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