Source: UN News: Friday, April 10, 2026 00:02 AM
The UN Health Agency (WHO) has confirmed the death of a contract employee working to provide services to the organization in the Gaza Strip and expressed deep sorrow over the incident.
World Health Organization WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a message on the social media platform, Tweet URL
During this incident, WHO Two employees were also present but they were not injured. More information about the incident that took place on Monday is not yet available, but according to the UN agency Director-General, an investigation has been started. The UN Health Organization has expressed its deepest condolences to the family, loved ones and colleagues of the deceased. Following the incident, WHO has suspended efforts to transport patients admitted to Gaza hospitals and awaiting transfer to other countries for better treatment, to Egypt through the Rafah border crossing. A few weeks ago, the partial reopening of the Rafah crossing allowed a small number of Palestinians, including seriously ill patients, to leave the Gaza Strip and return. Director-General Ghebreyesus expressed his deep gratitude to his colleagues who are working day and night to bring health care services to the people of Gaza, despite the countless risks. “We urge the protection of civilians and humanitarian aid workers. Peace is the best medicine.” Fuel Shortages Meanwhile, fuel and cooking essentials are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain in Gaza. At the same time, due to increasing shortage, the prices of essential goods are skyrocketing. UN Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has expressed dismay that after several months of demolition and displacement, the kitchens here are no longer in the same condition as before. Now home-made stoves are used for cooking, which are being used to burn broken wood, or other flammable materials. Women are struggling to prepare food and often have to cook in thick smoke, which they inhale, which is harmful to health. A local woman in Gaza said she has no other option but to cook over open fires to feed her children. But because of this, they are facing risks every day. According to UNRWA, the physical and psychological impact on women and girls due to the current situation in Gaza is increasing with each passing day and currently there is no end in sight.