Gaza reports 466 deaths from malnutrition since 2024
Since 2024, the Gaza Strip has recorded 466 deaths due to malnutrition and starvation, including 157 children. There are warnings that these numbers could rise significantly by the end of 2026, with more than 1.4 million people expected to face severe or worse food crises. The Ministry of Health confirmed that the crisis has surpassed basic needs shortages to become a direct threat to the population’s life, with over 158,000 cases of severe malnutrition among children under five, including 28,716 critical cases. Approximately 74,200 children will require treatment by April 2027. The child mortality rate has increased to 33.4 deaths per thousand live births in 2025, compared to 13.6 in 2022. The crisis is also affecting the elderly, with 189 deaths recorded among older adults due to malnutrition.
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