The World Medical Association Expresses Deep Concern Over Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

The World Medical Association (WMA) expresses its deep concern over the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which continues to put civilian lives and healthcare services at grave risk.

There is a dire shortage of safe shelter across the region. Food, clean water, and essential medicines are critically lacking, placing vulnerable populations in immediate danger. The WMA is alarmed by increasing reports of civilian casualties caused by weapons fire at or near humanitarian aid distribution centres.

The WMA urges all parties to exercise the utmost restraint in and around aid centres and civilian shelters to protect lives and uphold international humanitarian norms.

Of particular concern are the dangerous conditions under which doctors, nurses, and other medical staff are being forced to work. Many are operating under life-threatening circumstances, with insufficient resources and limited protection.

The WMA calls for the strict adherence to international humanitarian law by all parties involved in the conflict. This includes the immediate release of hostages and the facilitation of humanitarian aid, ensuring dignified access to food, water, and medicines. 

The WMA reaffirms its hope for an immediate end to the hostilities and urges all parties to commit to a path toward lasting peace.