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Gaza faces severe malnutrition
Numbers and reports show that malnutrition and starvation rates in the Gaza Strip have reached catastrophic levels, significantly impacting children, the elderly, and vulnerable groups. The Israeli war, now in its third year, has caused 466 deaths due to malnutrition since 2024. It is projected that more than 67% of the population, over 1.4 million people, will face food crisis levels or worse through the end of 2026, with child deaths increasing and anemia rates among pregnant women rising to 61%. The situation is worsening for the elderly, who account for more than 40% of starvation-related deaths, with many suffering from food shortages or complete cessation of eating, as well as discontinuation of medicines due to lack of supplies. The Ministry of Health in Gaza calls on the international community to intervene swiftly to ensure the safe entry of food and medicines, and to support local food production to stop the escalating humanitarian crisis.
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