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Gaza's Healthcare System on Brink Amid Blockade Crisis

5/28/2025

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Gaza's healthcare system teeters on the edge of collapse, as the World Health Organization reveals the devastating impact of the Israeli blockade. With 64% of medical equipment and 43% of medications running dangerously low, the 2.1 million residents face dire consequences, including rampant malnutrition and alarming disease outbreaks.

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Story summary

Gaza's healthcare system teeters on the edge of collapse, as the World Health Organization reveals the devastating impact of the Israeli blockade. With 64% of medical equipment and 43% of medications running dangerously low, the 2.1 million residents face dire consequences, including rampant malnutrition and alarming disease outbreaks.