Malnutrition rates in Gaza surge to alarming levels, with over 74 deaths in July and worsening conditions for children under five, including severe acute malnutrition

Sunday, July 27, 2025

The Gaza Strip is experiencing a catastrophic increase in malnutrition, with over 74 deaths in July and a drastic rise in the number of children under five severely malnourished. Over 18% of children under five are acutely malnourished, while nearly one in five children are now in severe acute malnutrition. The situation is rapidly deteriorating, with critical shortages of food, medical supplies, and fuel, pushing the health system to the brink of collapse. The crisis disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, including pregnant and breastfeeding women, and is fueled by desperate search for food, leading to a significant number of casualties and hindering recovery efforts.

Reference: Malnutrition rates reach alarming levels in Gaza, WHO warns

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