Winter Approaching Risks in Gaza
The World Health Organization (WHO) has forecasted that the rainy and winter season in the Gaza Strip will increase health risks due to water pollution, overcrowding in displacement camps, waste accumulation, and the deterioration of the healthcare system. The organization demonstrated that microbiological water pollution has tripled between January and August, with cases of acute diarrhea rising from approximately 27,000 to over 48,000 during the same period. It also confirmed that heavy rains could lead to floods in the camps, mixing with sewage and waste, thereby promoting the spread of waterborne diseases. This comes amidst a shortage of sustainable shelters, weakened water supplies, inadequate waste management, and a lack of essential laboratory equipment in the healthcare sector.
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