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WHO warns of rising health risks in Gaza
The World Health Organization warns of worsening health risks in Gaza as the rainy season approaches. The population, living in densely populated camps, is suffering from water pollution and deteriorating sanitation conditions, with microbiological water contamination rates rising from less than 6% in January to over 18% in August. This has led to a significant increase in cases of severe diarrhea, which doubled from around 27,000 to more than 48,000 during the same period. The organization anticipates that the rains will cause flooding in the camps and the spread of contaminated water, thereby increasing the risk of waterborne diseases—especially as Gaza's healthcare system is overwhelmed and unable to cope with the situation, compounded by ongoing shortages of essential laboratory supplies needed for rapid disease diagnosis.
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