Rising Malnutrition Deaths Among Children in Gaza: UNRWA Sounds Alarm

Malnutrition and hunger continue to claim young lives in Gaza, with at least 100 children reported dead according to the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). The humanitarian situation has reached a critical point, and global organizations are urging for urgent action.

Urgent Need for Medical Evacuations

Humanitarian leaders stress the immediate need to accelerate medical evacuations from Gaza. Many children lack access to vital medical treatment due to ongoing conflict and restrictive conditions. Without swift intervention, the death toll could rise even further. Malnutrition crisis children Gaza UNRWA

Barriers to Food Aid and Relief

Aid organizations face major barriers in delivering food and medical supplies to those in need. UNRWA and UNICEF call on the international community to open humanitarian corridors and allow more supplies into the enclave. The agencies warn that unless more food and medicine reach Gaza, the crisis will deepen, risking the lives of even more children.

The situation remains dire, and global attention and action are needed now more than ever to prevent further tragedy.

Sources:
UN News: Malnutrition deaths mark ‘latest in the war on children’ in Gaza: UNRWA chief