WHO’s response to the Gaza-Palestine conflict

Abstract

This paper aims to investigate the World Health Organization’s response to health emergencies in
countries experiencing crisis. In particular, it seeks to examine how the WHO operates during crisis
situations such as conflict or natural disasters, using the example of the conflict in Gaza. The paper will
analyze the organization’s actions, including its behavior, measures, and intervention plans, as well as
its capacity for action. The WHO has documented incidents of violence against healthcare professionals
in the Gaza Strip, which have resulted in fatalities and injuries, and have had a negative impact on
the ability of hospitals to provide critical medical care. The importance of establishing a humanitarian
corridor to facilitate the movement of essential health supplies and personnel is emphasized in the
paper. The ongoing conflict in the Palestinian territories has been further exacerbated by the prolonged
16-year blockade, leading to a severe shortage of resources in the healthcare system of the Gaza Strip.
The lack of electricity, inadequate supply of medicines and medical equipment, and frequent attacks
on healthcare facilities have made it challenging for hospitals to provide proper medical care.