Hunger and malnutrition stalk Gazans
Summary
Hunger and malnutrition remain severe in Gaza despite the ceasefire and limited food deliveries, with many families relying on community kitchens for a single daily meal. Aid groups warn that pregnant women and children are facing dangerous dietary shortages and anemia.
Key Points
- Gazan families are depending on community kitchens for basic food, often receiving only one meal a day.
- Aid officials say food insecurity remains extreme, with 1.4 million people in Gaza acutely food insecure and many close to famine.
- A Medecins du Monde report found 93 percent of pregnant or breastfeeding women in Gaza showed symptoms of anemia.
- Doctors warn that poor dietary diversity and repeated malnutrition can cause lasting health damage, especially for children.
