2 JANUARY 2009--The protection from violence of civilians, patients, health facilities and staff and medical supplies is essential during the current Gaza Strip crisis. WHO and the Palestinian Ministry of Health are co-chairing the Health Cluster and working to coordinate essential health responses and the delivery and distribution of medical supplies. Some 390 people are estimated to have been killed since 27 December and 1700 wounded, including 260 children.
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