Gaza's Hunger Crisis: The Silent Struggle of Malnourished Children
In Gaza's Nasser hospital, severely malnourished children lay silently as their mothers watch helplessly. The blockade on Gaza, lifted with restrictions, has left the territory critically short on supplies. The hospital struggles with overcapacity while the World Health Organization warns of a looming famine scenario.
Inside the brightly adorned halls of Nasser hospital's child malnutrition ward, the hopeful murals belie the dire reality faced by families within. Mothers sit quietly beside their children, too weakened by hunger to even cry, as medical staff race to save those most at risk.
In March, when Israel ceased supplying Gaza, essential food stocks dwindled drastically. Although the blockade was lifted in May, restrictions remain. Aid organizations encounter significant challenges, leading to more children being admitted with malnutrition, as reported by the hospital's head.
The United Nations warns of an escalating famine threat with overburdened hospitals and depleted resources. Stories like that of baby Wateen, born healthy but now critically malnourished, highlight the urgency for immediate action and support from the international community.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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