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May 18, 2021

‘Imperative’ to protect health workers in Gaza: WHO

Geneva: The protection of health workers and infrastructure is "imperative in all circumstances" the World Health Organisation chief said on Monday, condemning the escalating violence between Israel and Palestinians in Gaza.In his first comments about the conflict that has killed more than 200 people in the past week, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that in addition to deep concerns over the security and humanitarian crisis, "the health situation is also highly concerning.""In the recent...