The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has raised concerns about the alarming conditions faced by pregnant women and mothers in Gaza, amidst the breakdown of healthcare services in the region. With nearly six months of ongoing conflict, these vulnerable groups are grappling with severe shortages of food, water, and medical assistance, in addition to the looming threat of famine.
According to the IRC's recent findings, the daily death toll in Gaza has included an average of 37 mothers since October 7. Approximately 60,000 pregnant women in the region are now encountering significant limitations or a complete lack of access to essential prenatal health services. Shockingly, out of nearly 200 women giving birth daily in Gaza, the vast majority are left without the crucial support of midwives, doctors, or proper healthcare facilities during or after delivery.
