Summary
In the Gaza Strip, a two-week-old baby named Mohammed died from extreme cold as his family struggled with harsh living conditions in a makeshift tent. The baby was one of four children who died from cold-related conditions in Gaza that month. The family had been displaced due to ongoing conflict in the region.
Key Facts
- Baby Mohammed was 14 days old when he died from hypothermia.
- The family lived in a tent after being displaced from their home.
- Extreme cold, rain, and lack of proper shelter contributed to the baby's condition.
- The family was unable to reach a hospital immediately due to severe weather and lack of transportation.
- The baby was admitted to intensive care but passed away two days later.
- Gaza's Ministry of Health reported four children have died from cold-related conditions in December.
- The Ministry confirmed the baby's death was due to acute hypothermia.
