In a special session held today in Geneva, the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Executive Board adopted a resolution aimed at addressing the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. The resolution was adopted by consensus.

This is the first time since the start of the Israeli aggression on Gaza on 7 October that a resolution has been adopted by consensus within the UN system. It underscored the importance of health as a universal priority, in all circumstances, and the role of healthcare and humanitarianism in building bridges to peace, even in the most difficult of situations.

Among other points, the resolution called for ‘immediate, sustained and unimpeded passage of humanitarian relief, including the access of medical personnel.

In his closing remarks, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the adoption of the resolution was a starting point. ‘It does not resolve the crisis. But it is a platform on which to build,’ adding that without a ceasefire, there is no peace. And wit
hout peace, there is no health, urging to put an end to the aggression as soon as possible.

Source: Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA