Gaza's Health System Is Collapsing At "Very Rapid Pace", Says WHO

Only about a third of Gaza's hospitals are functioning in any way, and some only partly, in the bombed-out enclave following months of Israeli bombardments.

World Health Organization officials voiced concern on Tuesday about the possible collapse of hospital provision in southern and central Gaza, with hundreds of medical staff and patients having fled facilities for their lives.

Only about a third of Gaza's hospitals are functioning in any way, and some only partly, in the bombed-out enclave following months of Israeli bombardments as part of the military campaign against Hamas in response to the Oct. 7 attacks.

The fighting has intensified in central and southern areas, putting extra pressure on over-burdened hospitals that remain open.