Health Check How to prioritise aid in Gaza
Oct 15, 2025
Olga Cherevko, a spokesperson for the UN OCHA in Gaza, provides crucial insights on how humanitarian aid is being distributed amid the ongoing crisis. She highlights the 60-day plan prioritizing food, water, and support for vulnerable groups. Andrew Green, a global health journalist, reports from the World Health Summit, discussing the alarming rise of non-communicable diseases and the implications of California's ban on ultra-processed foods in schools. They also explore innovative solutions like permethrin-treated baby wraps for malaria prevention.
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Breakthrough At Kerem Shalom
- Olga Cherevko described seeing many trucks and supplies arriving at Kerem Shalom during a day on the ground.
- She highlighted cooking gas entering for the first time in over seven months, signalling a tangible breakthrough.
Sixty-Day Priorities For Massive Need
- The UN prioritises a 60-day plan to reach the most urgent needs first across Gaza.
- They target feeding 2.1 million people and specific nutrition, shelter and water interventions for hundreds of thousands.
Preposition Medical Supplies And Fuel
- The UN is pre-positioning medical supplies and deploying mobile teams to mitigate decimated health infrastructure.
- They also emphasise regular fuel supplies so hospitals and clinics can power essential services.