WHO: 16,500 patients still waiting to be evacuated
Geneva, November 8 (Hibya) – The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that around 4,000 patients have been transferred through the Rafah crossing to Egypt and other countries for treatment, while 16,500 patients are still waiting to be evacuated.
In its statement, WHO said that the Rafah Border Crossing is a vital exit point for medical evacuations and a key passage for the entry of health supplies into Gaza.
It noted that Egypt remains one of the main destinations for patients in urgent need of medical care, adding:
“WHO has transferred about 4,000 patients through Rafah to Egypt and other countries for treatment. 16,500 patients are still awaiting evacuation. WHO’s medical supplies are on standby at the border.”
The statement called for “the urgent and permanent reopening of Rafah and all crossings into Gaza, the unimpeded flow of aid through all entry points, and more countries to show support by accepting patients in need of treatment.”
British News Agency
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