This opinion article examines the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, focusing on the impact of malnutrition and dehydration on children due to ongoing conflict.
Key findings:
15.6% of children under 2 years old in Northern Gaza are acutely malnourished, exceeding WHO’s critical threshold.
1 in 4 households faces catastrophic food insecurity, increasing the risk of famine.
Over 90% of children suffer from infectious diseases, and 70% experience diarrhea, exacerbating malnutrition.
Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers are at high risk due to limited food and medical resources.
Urgent humanitarian aid, including food, water, and medical supplies, is needed to prevent further loss of life.
The article urges for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and calls for sustainable food security measures to address the crisis.
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