The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said three prematurely born babies from a bigger group evacuated into Egypt had been left behind in a hospital in southern Gaza to receive further treatment, Reuters reports.

“The 28 babies have now safely arrived in Egypt. Three babies still remain at the Emarati Hospital and continue to receive treatment,” a WHO spokesperson said in an emailed response to Reuters.

Asked about the babies’ condition, he said: “All babies are fighting serious infections and continue needing health care.”