The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm over the dire health situation in the Gaza Strip as the war between Israel and the militant group Hamas continues into the winter months. In a statement issued Sunday, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed his deep concern for the people of Gaza and condemned the deadly attacks by Hamas on Israel.

The WHO has said that the people of Gaza, which has been under siege for more than a decade, are already facing a severe humanitarian crisis, with limited access to essential health services, and that the situation is only getting worse due to the ongoing conflict.

The WHO is particularly worried about the high mortality rate of children in Gaza, which is more than double the global average. It is also concerned about the increasing number of people affected by mental health issues due to prolonged exposure to violence and insecurity and the fact that the health system in Gaza is on the brink of collapse.

In response to this dire situation, the WHO is calling on all parties to the conflict to end the hostilities and to take all necessary measures to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure from harm. It is also calling on all parties to allow the safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance, including medical supplies, to the people of Gaza.

The WHO is also urging the international community to provide additional financial and material resources to the health system in Gaza, and to support the Palestinian Ministry of Health in its efforts to restore essential health services. It is also calling for the lifting of the blockade on Gaza, which has been in place since 2007, to ensure that the people of Gaza have access to health care and other essential services.

The WHO Director-General also expressed his support for the people of Gaza and for the Palestinian Ministry of Health in their efforts to provide essential health services, as well as his solidarity with the healthcare workers who are risking their lives to help those in need.

The WHO is urging all parties to the conflict to take all necessary steps to protect civilians and to put an end to the violence. It is also calling on the international community to provide additional financial and material resources to the health system in Gaza and to ensure that the people of Gaza have access to essential health services.

The WHO is also calling on all parties to allow the safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza. It is also urging the international community to take action to end the blockade on Gaza and to ensure that the people of Gaza have access to essential health services.

In conclusion, the WHO is deeply concerned about the health system in Gaza and is calling for urgent action to protect civilians and to restore essential health services. The WHO is also calling on the international community to provide additional financial and material resources to the health system in Gaza and to ensure that the people of Gaza have access to essential health services.