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Gaza Health Reports 58k Chickenpox Cases in 2026
The Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip confirmed that more than 58,000 cases of chickenpox have been recorded since the beginning of 2026, with over half of the cases concentrated in the Hebron district. The National Committee for Infectious Diseases indicated that the situation is considered an epidemic outbreak requiring immediate and multi-sectoral intervention to control its spread. The official explained that the deteriorating humanitarian conditions— including overcrowding in camps, water pollution, the collapse of sanitation services, waste accumulation, and shortages of hygiene supplies— have contributed to the disease's proliferation. He warned that the health crisis is intensifying as the capacity of the health sector to respond continues to decline.
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