Gaza: 466 deaths from starvation since 2024
The figures show that more than 466 people have died in Gaza since the beginning of 2024 due to malnutrition and starvation, with 158,001 cases of severe malnutrition among children under five, including 28,716 life-threatening cases. It is expected that over 67% of the population will face a food crisis or worse by the end of 2026. Child mortality rates are projected to rise to 33.4 per thousand live births in 2025, while the proportion of stunted children is expected to increase to 12.2%. The suffering of vulnerable groups is also worsening, with 11% of the elderly not having eaten any food throughout the day, 48% reducing their food portions, and 68% stopping or cutting back on their medications due to shortages. The report indicates that the ongoing impacts of the war continue to affect the health and nutritional situation in the sector.
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