UN says every child under five in Gaza at risk of malnourishment
Summary
The United Nations warns that children under five in Gaza face life-threatening malnutrition due to a lack of food and aid. Hospitals report increasing deaths and severe health conditions linked to starvation in the region, as aid trucks remain blocked from entering Gaza.Key Facts
- The UN reports that all children under five in Gaza, about 320,000, face risk of malnutrition.
- Aid trucks delivering food and supplies are blocked from entering Gaza.
- Since the start of the conflict, 181 people, including 94 children, have died from hunger-related causes in Gaza.
- Hospitals report deaths linked to famine and cases of a rare paralysis condition due to malnutrition.
- Two children with cerebral palsy have experienced severe weight loss due to the lack of proper nutrition and supplies in Gaza.
- Save the Children International describes the situation in Gaza as catastrophic due to prolonged blockade and starvation.
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