UNRWA sounds alarm as 1 in 10 children in Gaza malnourished
Summary
One in ten children in Gaza screened by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees is malnourished. The ongoing blockade by Israel has led to a lack of essential nutrition supplies, making the situation worse. UN officials stress the urgent need for humanitarian aid entry to prevent further loss of life.Key Facts
- One in every 10 children screened in Gaza is malnourished.
- The UN agency, UNRWA, attributes this to Israel's blockade, which prevents needed aid from entering Gaza.
- There are severe shortages of nutrition supplies, medicine, hygiene materials, and fuel.
- Since January 2024, UNRWA has screened over 240,000 children under five.
- More than 870 people seeking food have been killed due to issues with the distribution system.
- Before the war, malnutrition cases in Gaza were rare.
- UNRWA has 6,000 trucks of supplies ready but unable to enter Gaza.
- Malnourished mothers struggle to produce breast milk, and families use contaminated water with beans or lentils to feed children.
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