Gaza’s vulnerable suffer war’s toll: Malnourished, maimed and displaced
Summary
The United Nations reports a sharp increase in child and elderly suffering in Gaza due to ongoing conflict. There is a rise in malnutrition and injuries among children, with severe shortages of food and medical supplies. Aid deliveries have significantly decreased, and accessing food has become dangerous, resulting in fatalities.Key Facts
- More than 40,000 children are injured in Gaza since the conflict started.
- Nearly 90% of Gaza’s population is displaced, with many moving multiple times.
- Aid workers report increased child malnutrition and difficulties for elderly people in getting food and care.
- One in 10 children screened at UNRWA clinics is malnourished.
- A seven-month-old baby reportedly died from malnutrition.
- More than 870 Palestinians died while trying to collect aid, including children and elderly.
- Before the war, Gaza received about 500 aid trucks per day; now it's under 80.
- Injuries in Gaza exceed 139,000 people, with at least 58,479 confirmed deaths.
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