"The World Health Organization has suspended medical evacuations from Gaza to Egypt after a contract worker was killed by Israeli fire, with further evacuations on hold until further notice."
"The Rafah crossing, the only link from Gaza to Egypt, was reopened in February, but crossing numbers have been far below expectations due to intense checks by Israeli authorities."
"The WHO has been overseeing coordination between Egypt and Israel since the opening of the Rafah crossing to facilitate evacuations, which are vital for those in need of medical aid."
The World Health Organization has halted medical evacuations from Gaza to Egypt following the death of a contract worker due to Israeli fire. The WHO confirmed the incident and stated that further evacuations will remain suspended until further notice. The Rafah crossing, which links Gaza to Egypt, was reopened in February but has seen low crossing numbers due to stringent checks by Israeli authorities. The WHO has been coordinating evacuations, which are crucial for delivering humanitarian aid and allowing patients to seek medical treatment abroad.
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