Gaza Faces a Humanitarian Health Crisis

Gaza Faces a Humanitarian Health Crisis

Reports indicate that Gaza is experiencing a severe health crisis due to restrictions on access to medicine, medical supplies, and healthcare services. The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights establishes that the right to health is a legal obligation on States, and denying or obstructing access to care constitutes a serious violation of international law.

The obstruction of medical aid in Gaza puts civilians—especially children, the elderly, and patients with chronic conditions—at extreme risk. International bodies, including the ICRC and WHO, warn that such deprivation exacerbates disease, suffering, and preventable deaths, placing both legal and moral responsibility on the authorities controlling aid access.