Gaza birth rates drop 67 percent
The number of births in Gaza has decreased by 67% in recent months due to the repercussions of the war, with approximately 2,000 births recorded in April compared to 6,600 in November 2025. There has been a significant rise in abortion cases, reaching 760 in April and 716 in May, with an abortion rate of nearly 47% of live births. The main reasons include malnutrition and severe anemia among pregnant women, as well as water pollution and the spread of diseases and epidemics, which have led to deteriorating women's health and increased risks of pregnancy loss.
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