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Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York |
DAILY PRESS BRIEFING BY THE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESMAN FOR THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
The following is a near-verbatim transcript of today’s noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General.
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**Gaza/Humanitarian
Turning now to the situation in Gaza, regarding the humanitarian situation in Gaza, the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) reports that its field offices in Gaza is running critically low on food supplies, as a result of the Karni crossing being closed for containers. The World Food Programme (WFP) currently only has around one month’s supply for some 220,000 needy people in Gaza.
For its part, the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) is providing drugs and medical equipment, and rehabilitating maternity wards in hospitals. It is also helping the Palestinian Ministry of Health manage its ambulances, and supporting NGOs that are handing out female hygiene kits.
Meanwhile, UNICEF says it’s supporting 125 psychosocial counsellors assisting children in distress.
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For information media • not an official record
Document Sources: Secretary-General
Subject: Humanitarian relief, Situation in the OPT including Jerusalem
Publication Date: 11/08/2006