GENEVA: Dr. Ayadil Saberkov, Team Lead for Health Emergencies at World Health Organisation (WHO) in the occupied Palestinian territory, revealed that over 6 percent of Gaza’s population has been killed or injured following a year of war, with at least 10,000 people still trapped under the rubble.

Speaking to reporters in Geneva today, Dr. Saberkov stated that half of Gaza’s hospitals are only partially operational, with just 43 percent of primary healthcare centres functioning. He noted that 1,000 healthcare workers have been killed, delivering a severe blow to the healthcare system.

He further highlighted that at least 24,090 people are living with life-altering injuries due to the conflict, with limited access to rehabilitation centres or specialised care.

He said that malnutrition is a major concern, with over 20,000 children treated for malnutrition since January.

Source: Emirates News Agency