UN

Health situation in the Gaza Strip, 04 Feb 2009


OVERVIEW

This is the 4 February update on the situation of the health sector situation since the outbreak of hostilities in the Gaza Strip on 27 December 2008.

- 4 Feb, UNDSS(1) advised UN facilities in Gaza to remain closed and UN staff to remain at home while UNMAS(2) teams neutralize unexploded ordinances.

- Post-ceasefire assessments to evaluate immediate health needs and damage to health facilities are being finalized.

- 122 health facilities assessed, about 48% found damaged or destroyed:

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