In an urgent plea, the World Health Organization (WHO) has called for the unrestricted and immediate entry of humanitarian aid, including fuel, food, and medical assistance, into Gaza, emphasizing the worsening humanitarian and health conditions in the war-ravaged region.

This appeal follows the successful delivery of critical medical supplies by eleven (11) WHO trucks that entered Gaza on July 9, 2025, bringing temporary relief to a deeply strained health system. However, WHO warns that the efforts so far are far from sufficient.

“The health needs remain immense, much more medical supplies are needed,” the organization stated, underscoring the magnitude of the crisis that continues to unfold.

As it stands, health facilities in Gaza are barely functioning, grappling with overwhelming patient loads, critical shortages of medical staff and equipment, and a fragile infrastructure pushed to the brink. WHO’s call highlights the urgent need for all available humanitarian corridors to be opened and for aid deliveries to be allowed at scale.

The agency stressed that fuel is especially vital, not only for powering hospitals and ambulances but also for operating water desalination plants, food storage facilities, and communication systems, all essential to sustaining life in the densely populated enclave.

As conflict continues to cut off communities from lifesaving services, WHO reiterated that the international community must act swiftly to prevent a full-scale public health catastrophe.

WHO’s latest intervention adds to the growing chorus of international agencies and humanitarian groups urging all parties involved to prioritize civilian lives and health above all.

The organization warns, the toll on Gaza’s population, particularly the sick, injured, and vulnerable will be devastating without sustained and safe access to humanitarian aid.