WHO to cut diesel supplies to 20 Gaza hospitals and health centres

Author: Faisal Aziz Khan, Kristina HarazimPublished on: September 15, 2026Country: Gaza

Health

The World Health Organisation will stop supplying diesel to more than 20 hospitals and health centres in Gaza starting September 19 due to a funding shortfall. Gaza Health Ministry Director-General Dr Munir al-Bursh warned that this decision would lead to the shutdown of operating rooms and intensive care units, endangering patients' lives. He called on the international community to take action against this decision.

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