Health report highlights Gaza mothers and newborns in 2025
The 2025 Gaza Strip Ministry of Health Report reveals a significant deterioration in the health of mothers and children due to ongoing war and the continuous destruction of healthcare infrastructure. The report shows an increase in anemia rates among pregnant and postpartum women, with anemia affecting 52.2% of pregnant women and 85% of women after childbirth. The number of births has sharply decreased by approximately 9% compared to 2022. Additionally, maternal mortality has risen to around 10,899 cases, and 12.3% of newborns required intensive care. The neonatal mortality rate stands at 9.1 per thousand live births. The Ministry pointed out that most deliveries occur in healthcare facilities operating under difficult conditions, with hospitals destroyed or closed, further endangering the health of women and children. It called on international actors to provide urgent support to save the healthcare system and improve maternal and child health services.
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