15 Aug 2025, 05:17
Children with severe malnutrition continue to arrive at hospitals in Gaza
- The UN reports a high level of hunger among children in Gaza.
- Doctors receive dozens of children daily with severe malnutrition.
- The situation worsens due to military actions and restricted access to food.
This is reported by NBC News, The Yomiuri Shimbun.
/ Source: Associated Press
In Gaza, at the al-Nasser hospital, a 2.5-year-old girl named Ro'a Mashir was admitted. Doctors reported that the girl showed no signs of chronic illnesses, and she had been malnourished for several months while her family struggled to find food and medical care. This was stated in a statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who denied the existence of hunger in the region, calling the reports "fake news."
According to the UN, nearly 12,000 children under the age of 5 were found to be suffering from acute malnutrition in July, with over 2,500 in severe form. It begins to be noted that the level of hunger in Gaza has reached its highest level since the beginning of the war.
In contrast, during the last two weeks, Israel allowed the import of approximately three times more food than before. However, despite the increased access to food, it does not help severely ill children who need medical assistance.
Doctors at al-Nasser hospital receive 10-20 children daily with severe malnutrition, and this number is increasing. It is also noted that the worsening access to food has led to the rapid deterioration of children's health. Doctors emphasize that malnutrition is the primary cause of their deaths.
The situation is complicated by the planned new offensive of the Israeli army, which may lead to a new wave of displacement of the population and disruption of food supply. The Ministry of Health of Gaza reported that since July 1, 42 children have died from causes related to malnutrition.
Tags: Middle East/Well-being