The Silent Crisis: Malnutrition Grips Gaza

In Gaza, a severe hunger crisis is claiming the lives of children as malnutrition continues to spread. At Gaza City's Patient's Friends Hospital, staff battles the persistence of this tragedy with limited resources. The essential treatments for malnutrition run painfully low due to Israel's ongoing blockade.

Amidst the crisis, the hospital has been inundated with malnourished children. Over the past month, at least 48 people have succumbed to causes related to malnutrition, including 28 adults and 20 children, underscoring the gravity of the situation. The United Nations echoes these concerns, calling for immediate action to address the humanitarian catastrophe.

The blockade, which began lifting slightly in recent months, has not eased suffering sufficiently. Aid delivery remains starkly inadequate to meet needs. Experts argue that timely dissemination of supplies could prevent further suffering. The debate over responsibility continues, but the urgency for action is paramount.

(With inputs from agencies.)