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#Gaza / 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.