The Israeli navy stated its forces have been working round Kamal Adwan, however was “not conscious of stay fireplace and strikes within the space of the hospital”.
Amid the chaos, WHO stated on Friday afternoon that it had misplaced contact with workers at Kamal Adwan, with Tedros describing the event in an earlier publish on X as “deeply disturbing”.
Tedros stated the WHO and accomplice companies had reached the hospital late on Wednesday evening and managed to switch 23 sufferers and 26 caregivers to the Palestinian territory’s foremost Al-Shifa Hospital.
“Kamal Adwan Hospital has been overflowing with near 200 sufferers – a relentless stream of horrific trauma circumstances. It’s also filled with a whole lot of individuals looking for shelter,” he stated.
In his second publish, Tedros highlighted that, in all, “round 600 sufferers, well being staff and people are at the moment sheltering within the hospital”.
“The siege and assaults on well being staff occurred simply hours after the WHO-led mission which delivered important provides to maintain the power operational and took vital sufferers to Al-Shifa Hospital,” he stated.
“We urge for hospitals, well being staff and sufferers to be protected. Ceasefire!”
