NEW YORK, January 4, 2025 (WAFA) – Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), has called for an immediate halt to Israeli military attacks on hospitals in Gaza.
In a press statement released on Saturday, Tedros emphasized the critical need for a ceasefire, particularly noting the ongoing disruption of health services in Gaza. He stated, "Attacks on hospitals and health professionals must end. People in Gaza need access to health care."
He also expressed concern over the situation of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, who was detained on December 27.
"We have received no updates on the safety and wellbeing of its director Dr Hussam Abu Safiya since his detention on 27 December. We continue to urge Israel to release him."
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