Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Topic: Medical evacuations

More than 16,000 people still awaiting medical evacuation from Gaza, WHO says

The World Health Organization (WHO) says over 16,500 people, including nearly 4,000 children, are still waiting to be evacuated from Gaza for urgent medical treatment as hospitals across the enclave remain severely damaged and unable to provide adequate care.

Nearly 12,000 patients waiting to leave Gaza since May to receive urgent medical care: OCHA

Medical evacuations of critically ill and injured patients out of Gaza remain generally suspended since the closure of the Rafah crossing on 7 May,...