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Gaza Faces Dire Malnutrition Crisis: 154 Lives Lost

8/1/2025

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Gaza is grappling with a devastating malnutrition crisis, with 154 lives lost since October 2023, including 89 precious children. Surgeons report that wounds are failing to heal due to critical nutrient shortages. Alarmingly, the World Health Organization reveals that nearly 20% of children under five are acutely malnourished, putting their fragile development at grave risk.

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Story summary

Gaza is grappling with a devastating malnutrition crisis, with 154 lives lost since October 2023, including 89 precious children. Surgeons report that wounds are failing to heal due to critical nutrient shortages. Alarmingly, the World Health Organization reveals that nearly 20% of children under five are acutely malnourished, putting their fragile development at grave risk.