The humanitarian situation in Gaza is rapidly deteriorating, with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) stepping in to provide critical support. On Friday, a team of ten ICRC experts, including a specialized war surgery unit, arrived in Gaza accompanied by six trucks loaded with essential medical supplies and water purification equipment.
\"The humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza is deepening by the hour,\" stated the ICRC, highlighting the urgent need for continued aid in the region.
Citing the latest developments, CGTN Stringer visited Khan Yunis hospital in the Gaza Strip last Sunday, where a fresh shipment of ICRC medical supplies had just been delivered. Dr. Nahed Abu Taima, director of the Nasser Medical Hospital, expressed concern over the ongoing shortages. While some emergency medications have been replenished, crucial anesthetic drugs are still critically needed, as existing stocks have been exhausted and were not included in the latest delivery.
The ICRC's efforts aim to alleviate the immediate pressure on Gaza's strained healthcare system, but the demand for specific medical resources underscores the persistent challenges faced by medical professionals on the ground.
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Close-ups in Gaza Ep. 18: Doctor says anesthetic drugs urgently needed
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