Dozen Palestinians allowed to re-enter but critical patients continue to be prevented from receiving life-saving care.
Gaza patients in limbo amid Israel’s ‘pilot reopening’ of Rafah crossing
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Not only does Rafah’s border with Egypt need to fully open but so do all other “pathways for patients”, says Tarik Jasarvic, a spokesperson for the World Health Organization (WHO).
“We know the most time efficient and cost efficient referral pathways is through to the West Bank and East Jerusalem, where there are medical facilities ready to receive patients,” Jasarvic told Al Jazeera.
Dozen Palestinians allowed to re-enter but critical patients continue to be prevented from receiving life-saving care.
The Rafah crossing’s pilot opening begins amid confusion as Gaza’s patients face unclear criteria, limited travel slots.
Rafah crossing will reportedly operate for six hours a day and allow only 150 patients to exit into Egypt for care.
World Health Organization says 41 critical patients evacuated yesterday as Rafah border remains shut, despite ceasefire.
Only 12 Palestinians entered Gaza through Rafah while five patients and their escorts were allowed to leave for Egypt.
World Health Organisation says 41 critical patients evacuated yesterday as Rafah border remains shut, despite ceasefire.
