The World Health Organization has called for the urgent entry of medicines and essential supplies into Gaza to allow for the large-scale restoration of health services. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said health needs across the territory remain immense and stressed the importance of moving beyond emergency care toward rebuilding the health system.

The agency has supported the opening of a new family health center in northern Gaza, where access to medical care is severely limited. The center will provide services including care for chronic diseases, maternal and child health, routine vaccinations, wound treatment, physical rehabilitation, and referrals for more complex cases.

Despite a ceasefire that included promises of increased humanitarian aid, supplies entering Gaza remain insufficient, according to Palestinian officials and aid organizations. Widespread displacement, damaged homes, and limited access to clean water have worsened public health conditions for much of the population.

Nearly ninety percent of Gaza’s water infrastructure has been destroyed, including desalination and sewage treatment facilities. Aid groups report that most residents now depend on trucked water deliveries, underscoring the urgent need to rebuild critical infrastructure as part of broader recovery efforts.