WHO: 5 Gaza patients evacuated through Rafah crossing on 1st day of reopening Related news

Tamara Ceaikovski

GENEVA The World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday it supported the evacuation of five patients from Gaza to Egypt through the Rafah crossing, marking the first medical transfers through the route following its official reopening. Speaking at a press briefing in Geneva, WHO spokesperson Christian Lindmeier said the operation took place on Monday and included five patients and seven companions. "WHO and partner supported the medical evacuation of five patients and seven companions to Egypt