WHO Chief denounces ‘destruction’ of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza

Gaza, The Gulf Observer: The head of the World Health Organization denounced “the effective destruction” of the Kamal Adwan Hospital in the north of Gaza, adding that at least eight patients had died.

Among the deceased patients was a 9-year-old child, said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in a post on X, formerly Twitter.

His statement came as the Israeli army pulled out of the hospital after an operation lasting several days, claiming it had been used as a command and control centre by Hamas.

Hamas has repeatedly denied such claims.

“@WHO is appalled by the effective destruction of Kamal Adwan hospital in northern #Gaza over the last several days, rendering it non-functional and resulting in the death of at least 8 patients,” wrote Tedros.

“Many health workers were reportedly detained, and WHO and partners are urgently seeking information on their status,” he added.