Only a fraction of aid needed in Gaza is being delivered, says WHO
Thursday, October 23rd 2025, 5:37:48 pm
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<body><p>STORY: :: The WHO says the situation in Gaza 'remains catastrophic' without enough aid</p><p>:: Geneva, Switzerland</p><p>:: October 23, 2025</p><p>:: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director General</p><p>“Although the flow of aid has increased, it's still only a fraction of what's needed. The Rafah crossing was supposed to be opened last week. A significant amount of aid has built up at Al-Arish in Egypt that's ready to enter Gaza as soon as the crossing is opened.”</p><p>:: Zawayda, Gaza</p><p>:: October 21, 2025</p><p>World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the WHO is working with partners to plan for the long-term recovery and reconstruction of Gaza's health system, which is expected to cost at least $7 billion.</p><p>Many have suffered from injuries sustained during the two-year-long Israel-Hamas conflict that is now in a ceasefire under a U.S.-brokered agreement.</p><p>The health agency said the "food situation" has slightly improved since the ceasefire, but will take a lot more to reverse the situation. The WHO said 411 people have died in 2025 in Gaza from the effects of malnutrition. Of them, 109 were children, including 84 under five.</p><p>The ceasefire plan brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump envisages "full aid" being sent into Gaza.</p></body>
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