The World Health Organization (WHO) announced yesterday that, following the ceasefire, it plans to send 500 to 600 aid trucks daily to Gaza.
Richard Papercorn, WHO’s representative for the West Bank and Gaza, stated that the aid will begin on Sunday, and WHO is working in collaboration with the United Nations to ensure the maximum delivery of assistance.
The goal is to increase the daily truck shipments to 500-600, a significant rise from the 40-50 trucks per day that were being sent the previous month.
Papercorn mentioned that the aid priorities include food, water, medical supplies, fuel, and parts for hospital generators.
He emphasized that opening closed border crossings for aid distribution is crucial for both the northern and southern parts of Gaza.
Expressing concern about the security situation in Gaza, Papercorn stressed the urgent need to resolve political and security issues to ensure smooth and safe access for aid. “We need rapid, unhindered, and safe access to deliver aid to all parts of Gaza,” he said.
Highlighting the devastated health system in Gaza, Papercorn called on the international community and donors to provide flexible funding for its restoration.
He pointed out that $10 billion is needed to rebuild Gaza’s health system, and a favorable environment is essential to achieve the ceasefire objectives.
Additionally, Papercorn stated that for aid delivery to be guaranteed, unrestricted access through all border routes, safe and free movement of Gaza’s people, protection of humanitarian and health facilities, quick approval of visas for international humanitarian staff, restoration of health facilities, road repairs, debris removal, and rebuilding of infrastructure are necessary.
