Doctors in war-torn Gaza are facing a challenging situation as malnutrition is hindering the recovery of children from their injuries. The collapsing health care system in the region is exacerbating the issue, leading to a growing number of children dying from starvation and dehydration, as reported by the World Health Organization and Palestinian officials.
According to UNICEF, acute malnutrition rates have doubled within just one month among children in northern Gaza. Project Hope, a US-based health and humanitarian aid organization operating in crisis regions, has observed that 5%-15% of children arriving at its clinics in Deir Al-Balah and Rafah are malnourished.
