ANKARA, July 20 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Three trucks carrying vital medicines and medical supplies are expected to enter the Gaza Strip on Sunday, the Health Ministry in Gaza said, as hospitals in the enclave struggle to cope with overwhelming casualties and dwindling resources due to Israel's relentless bombing since October 2023.
According to Anadolu Ajansi (AA), the trucks, coordinated through the World Health Organisation (WHO), contain “no food items but include urgently needed materials to continue life-saving care for the wounded and sick across Gaza’s battered healthcare system,” the ministry said in a statement.
Authorities urged all concerned parties to “ensure the convoy’s protection and enable its safe and uninterrupted arrival at hospitals.”
The health sector in Gaza is on the verge of total collapse, with hospitals overwhelmed and operating under extreme shortages due to Israel’s months-long blockade and bombardment.
According to the WHO, of the 36 hospitals in Gaza, only 18 are partially functioning, and more than 10,000 people in the enclave need medical evacuation.
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