WHO Reports Over 8,000 Children Under Five Treated for Acute Malnutrition in Gaza
More than 8,000 children aged under five in Gaza have been treated for acute malnutrition since war broke out, according to the World Health Organization. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reported that 28 of these children had died and highlighted catastrophic hunger and famine-like conditions in Gaza. Efforts to increase food delivery have not sufficiently reached those in need.
More than 8,000 children aged under five in Gaza have been treated for acute malnutrition since war broke out, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reported that 28 of these children had died and highlighted catastrophic hunger and famine-like conditions in Gaza.
Efforts to increase food delivery have not sufficiently reached those in need.
Additionally, 1,600 children are suffering from severe acute malnutrition, the deadliest form of the condition.
Insecure conditions and limited access have allowed only two stabilisation centres for severely malnourished patients to operate.
The conflict, which began after Hamas's October 7 attack, has resulted in significant casualties and impacted the health services in both Gaza and the West Bank, with 480 attacks documented on healthcare facilities and personnel.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reported that 28 of these children had died and highlighted catastrophic hunger and famine-like conditions in Gaza.
Efforts to increase food delivery have not sufficiently reached those in need.
Additionally, 1,600 children are suffering from severe acute malnutrition, the deadliest form of the condition.
Insecure conditions and limited access have allowed only two stabilisation centres for severely malnourished patients to operate.
The conflict, which began after Hamas's October 7 attack, has resulted in significant casualties and impacted the health services in both Gaza and the West Bank, with 480 attacks documented on healthcare facilities and personnel.
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