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Gaza Abortion Rates Rise Amid Crisis
The Gaza Strip has experienced an unprecedented rise in abortion cases during the first half of 2026, with the Ministry of Health recording about 4,000 abortions, at a rate of 208 cases per 1,000 live births. This represents an increase of approximately 3.3 times compared to the second half of 2025, and is among the highest rates ever recorded. This surge is attributed to malnutrition among pregnant women, with anemia affecting 57%, as well as the spread of infectious diseases, displacement conditions, water pollution resulting from the presence of unregulated absorption pits, and pollution caused by dust and debris from bombings. Forecasts suggest that other factors—such as physical strain during displacement and deterioration of healthcare infrastructure—also contribute to the increased risk of miscarriage. The Ministry of Health has called for urgent healthcare interventions and scientific studies to identify the precise causes of this rise. The increase is a serious indicator that necessitates international efforts to halt this phenomenon and reduce the risks to maternal and fetal health.
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