Health Gaza: Severe Malnutrition Crisis
The Ministry of Health in Gaza has warned that rates of malnutrition and systematic starvation have reached catastrophic levels, with 466 deaths reported since 2024. It is projected that over 67% of the population will face severe food crises by the end of 2026. Data indicates a rise in child mortality under the age of five from 13.6 to 33.4 per thousand births between 2022 and 2025, with 158,000 cases of malnutrition among children, including 28,716 severe cases. The suffering of pregnant women is also increasing, as the prevalence of anemia has risen to 61%. Seniors account for 40.5% of starvation-related deaths, with many facing shortages of food and medicine.
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