MSF Reports Critical Malnutrition Crisis in Gaza Due to Israeli Aid Restrictions

Key Points

• MSF reports a critical malnutrition crisis in Gaza resulting from Israeli bans on essential aid including food.
• The crisis has severely impacted infants, pregnant, and lactating women, with high mortality rates and low birth weights.
• Data from four health facilities indicate high neonatal mortality linked to maternal malnutrition due to blockade and attacks on infrastructure.
• MSF calls on Israeli authorities to allow unrestricted aid entry into Gaza despite a fragile ceasefire.
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