Crisis in Gaza: Malnutrition and Blockades Endanger Lives

The World Health Organization warns that rising malnutrition in Gaza could affect an entire generation. Blockades have restricted vital supplies, leaving thousands at risk, amid allegations of aid misuse and insufficient relief efforts. Current resources are inadequate, and a humanitarian crisis looms.

Rising malnutrition rates in Gaza pose a serious threat to an entire generation, according to a World Health Organization official. With emergency treatments rapidly depleting, the children in Gaza face dire consequences due to ongoing blockades and inadequate aid solutions.

Israel's blockade, initiated in early March, has contributed to a severe shortage of supplies in the enclave, sparking international concern. WHO's Rik Peeperkorn expressed distress over seeing children with acute malnutrition resembling ages far younger than their actual five years. This shift in the general health trend signals a worsening crisis.

While Israel blames Hamas for aid diversion, the WHO calls current relief efforts insufficient, with only enough resources to treat 500 malnourished children. The risk of death from associated diseases like gastroenteritis and pneumonia has heightened, with children's weakened immunity exacerbating the situation.

(With inputs from agencies.)