WHO evacuates 23 patients, 46 companions from Gaza amid strikes near convoy

The World Health Organization (WHO) chief on Wednesday said agency completed a new round of medical evacuations from Gaza, transferring 19 child patients and 39 companions to Jordan, and four other patients with seven companions to Türkiye, Anadolu reports. “During the evacuation, strikes near the convoy damaged the bus, ambulances and vehicles transporting the patients, their companions, and WHO staff,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on X. “No injuries were reported, but the incident was distressing for the patients and families.” Tedros thanked the governments and health workers in Jordan and Türkiye “for their continued solidarity and support.” He added that more than 10,000 people in Gaza still require medical evacuation. “We call for the protection of all patients, medical staff, […]