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WHO evacuates nearly 100 patients from Gaza in biggest operation yet

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Thursday that it had evacuated nearly 100 people, including many children, from Gaza to the United Arab Emirates. This evacuation, the largest since October 2023, highlights the urgent need for regular medical transfers from Gaza.

Reuters WORLD
Published September 12,2024
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The World Health Organisation said on Thursday it had evacuated nearly 100 people including dozens of children from Gaza to the United Arab Emirates, calling for regular medical transfers out of the enclave to be allowed to resume.

"This was the largest evacuation yet from Gaza since October 2023," Richard Peeperkorn, WHO Representative for the occupied Palestinian territory told journalists, referring to an operation that took place on Wednesday.

"Gaza needs medical corridors. We need a better organised and sustained system," he said, adding that over 10,000 Gazans were awaiting transfer.