WHO Chief Raises Alarm Over Starvation Crisis in Gaza, Calls for Immediate Ceasefire and Humanitarian Access
Geneva/Jerusalem – In a stark and emotional appeal, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has sounded the alarm on the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where 2.1 million people remain trapped amid relentless conflict. In a post shared on social media, Dr. Tedros warned that alongside the devastation caused by bombs and bullets, starvation has become another deadly threat.
“Starvation is now claiming lives on top of the violence. The people of Gaza are not just in a war zone—they’re in a humanitarian catastrophe,” he stated.
The WHO chief issued an urgent call for global action, outlining four key demands: immediate and unrestricted access for humanitarian aid, the release of all hostages, a ceasefire, and the pursuit of a political resolution to the ongoing conflict. His message carried a powerful closing line: “Peace is the best medicine.”
A distressing image accompanying his post showed an emaciated child in Gaza, symbolizing the toll that hunger and war have taken on innocent civilians, especially children. This visual further underscored the pressing need for humanitarian assistance and international attention.
Gaza has been facing severe shortages of food, water, medicine, and fuel for months. Aid agencies have repeatedly warned that without safe corridors and cooperation from all parties involved, the region could see unprecedented levels of famine and disease.
Dr. Tedros’s message serves as a moral appeal to the international community to step up its efforts. His words echo the broader call for compassion, diplomacy, and immediate action to save lives and restore hope in a region long overshadowed by conflict.
