The sector is witnessing the most severe stages of malnutrition

Dr. Ahmed Al-Farra, Director of Al-Tahrir Hospital at Nasser Medical Complex, said that children in the Gaza Strip are experiencing the most severe stages of malnutrition, and medical follow-up is difficult due to the shortage of therapeutic medications and baby formula. He explained that the Strip is currently at stage five of malnutrition, the most severe stage according to the World Health Organization.

He emphasized that the continued blockade of food and medicine supplies indicates that children in the Gaza Strip are facing a dangerous and catastrophic situation. He pointed out that the lack of adequate nutrition and medication for pregnant mothers has serious repercussions for newborns, especially premature babies.