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health-humanitarian-crisis1 year ago•2 min saved

"Israeli Blockade Exacerbates Gaza's Child Malnutrition Crisis"

Medical workers in Gaza are measuring children for signs of malnutrition as a hunger crisis hits the region following months of conflict. Initial data shows that 5% of under-fives in Gaza are acutely malnourished. Aid agencies have accused Israel of hampering aid deliveries into Gaza, while Israel denies any limitations on humanitarian aid entering the region. The crisis is believed to be far worse in northern areas that are harder to reach, and UNICEF warns that thousands of children in Gaza are at risk from malnutrition exacerbated by a lack of clean drinking water.

via Reuters|

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health-humanitarian-crisis2 years ago•9 min saved

"Overwhelmed Hospitals in Gaza: The Mounting Toll on Health Services"

Health services in Gaza are struggling to cope with tens of thousands of casualties of the continuing Israeli offensive, leading to a catastrophic and deteriorating situation as medical staff are exhausted and facilities lack essential supplies. Tens of thousands with chronic illnesses have gone without treatment for months, leaving their bodies weakened by malnutrition, cold, and fatigue. The situation is dire, with hospitals damaged, medication in short supply, and disease spreading rapidly in unsanitary conditions. The ongoing conflict has resulted in a severe humanitarian crisis, with civilians, especially children, suffering from a lack of medical care and essential supplies.

via The Guardian|

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