Gaza Pregnant Women Face Anemia Risks
The Palestinian Ministry of Health Report in Gaza for 2025 highlights the decline in the health status of mothers and children, as a result of the ongoing war that has caused the death of nearly 10,900 women and injuries to over 17,400 during the year. The territory has experienced a approximately 9% decrease in birth rates compared to 2022, along with an increase in high-risk pregnancies. An alarmingly high anemia rate has been recorded, reaching 52.2% among pregnant women and 85% among women postpartum. Additionally, 12.3% of newborns required intensive care units, with a neonatal mortality rate of 9.1 per 1,000 live births. About 93% of deliveries occurred in overburdened healthcare facilities, many of which have been destroyed due to the devastation of hospitals. The report calls for urgent international action to protect the healthcare sector and restore maternal and child services amidst the widespread destruction of health facilities caused by the ongoing Israeli aggression since October 2023, which has resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of Palestinians, most of them children and women, and the destruction of vital infrastructure.
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