The director general of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has announced that several UN agencies are actively involved in the mission to recover bodies in and around Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza. This initiative aims to provide dignified burials for the unidentified bodies found on the hospital premises.
In a recent statement, Tedros highlighted the collaborative efforts of organizations such as WHO and the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in supporting Gaza’s Health Ministry. The bodies, which were previously left uncovered, are now being given proper burials either on-site or in nearby areas.
Tedros emphasized the importance of conducting these burials with respect and care, as it allows for potential identification through forensic examinations in the future. This process not only honors the deceased but also provides some solace to their families and loved ones.
Expressing his dismay at the ongoing conflict, Tedros described the situation as a 'moral failure of humanity.' He stressed the need for immediate action to address the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza.
A video shared alongside Tedros' statement captured the efforts of UN and Palestinian workers as they worked to retrieve bodies from the surrounding areas of Al-Shifa hospital. The footage serves as a poignant reminder of the human toll of the conflict and the urgent need for humanitarian intervention.
