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/ WHO says 8,000 children under five suffer from acute malnutrition (1,600 with severe acute malnutrition) in Gaza

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General's opening remarks at the media briefing on June 12, 2024:

Gaza:

Catastrophic hunger and famine-like conditions affect a significant proportion of the population.

Despite food deliveries, there's no evidence that those who need it most are receiving sufficient quality and quantity of food.

Over 8,000 children under 5 years old have been diagnosed with acute malnutrition, including 1,600 with severe acute malnutrition.

There have been 32 deaths attributed to malnutrition, including 28 among children under 5 years old.

WHO has scaled up nutrition services and pre-positioned supplies at key hospitals.

West Bank:

Escalating health crisis due to attacks on healthcare and restrictions on movement.

Since October last year, there have been:

  • 508 Palestinian deaths (124 children)

  • Over 5,000 injuries (about 800 children)

  • 480 documented attacks on healthcare facilities (16 deaths, 95 injuries)

Clinics operate only two days a week, and hospitals at about 70% capacity.

Illegal settlements have expanded, impacting access to health services.

WHO urges all sides to implement the UN Security Council resolution immediately. The best medicine is peace.

https://www.who.int/director-general/speeches/detail/who-director-general-s-opening-remarks-at-the-media-briefing-12-june-2024

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