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Child Malnutrition Soars in Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis

9/14/2025

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UNICEF reports child malnutrition in Gaza rose to 13.5% in August from 8.3% in July.
In Gaza City, 19% of screened children exhibit severe malnutrition, highlighting the urgent need for aid.
The closure of 10 nutrition centers by the Israeli military exacerbates the crisis.
Over 90% of Gaza's 2.3 million residents experience acute food insecurity due to the blockade.
Humanitarian agencies label the situation a man-made disaster, urging immediate action.

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UNICEF reports child malnutrition in Gaza rose to 13.5% in August from 8.3% in July.
In Gaza City, 19% of screened children exhibit severe malnutrition, highlighting the urgent need for aid.
The closure of 10 nutrition centers by the Israeli military exacerbates the crisis.
Over 90% of Gaza's 2.3 million residents experience acute food insecurity due to the blockade.
Humanitarian agencies label the situation a man-made disaster, urging immediate action.