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UN Warns 71,000 Gaza Children Face Malnutrition Crisis

5/27/2025

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The UN has issued a grave warning: over 71,000 children in Gaza are at risk of acute malnutrition within the next 11 months, a dire consequence of Israel's blockade on aid. This malnutrition threatens infants' health, weakening their immune systems and risking brain damage. Recovery hinges on access to vital nutrition and healthcare, both of which are alarmingly scarce in the region.

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The UN has issued a grave warning: over 71,000 children in Gaza are at risk of acute malnutrition within the next 11 months, a dire consequence of Israel's blockade on aid. This malnutrition threatens infants' health, weakening their immune systems and risking brain damage. Recovery hinges on access to vital nutrition and healthcare, both of which are alarmingly scarce in the region.