A World Health Organisation mission reached the north of Gaza for the first time in more than two weeks, AFP reports quoting WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

The mission delivered fuel, hospital beds, medicines and other medical supplies to the Al-Ahli hospital, Tedros announced on X.

“Amid ongoing intense hostilities, WHO and partners still managed to reach Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza city. First mission to the north of the Strip since 13 May,” said Tedros. He said the supplies were enough to cover the needs of 1,500 people but insisted that much more was needed.

“Al-Ahli Hospital is serving twice the number of people it is designed for, lacking essential surgical supplies and salaries for the staff,” said Tedros.

“No lifesaving surgery can be performed in the evening due to the lack of specialised staff.” Tedros said the WHO was trying to deploy “an emergency medical team” there.