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UNICEF Reports Alarming Malnutrition Crisis in Gaza Children

10/2/2025

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The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) reports one in five Gaza Strip children born prematurely or underweight due to malnutrition.
UNICEF delivered hygiene supplies to Gaza City hospitals and urged nutrition and health services amid the blockade.
As of Sept 29, local authorities reported 422 deaths, including 147 children, and one in three Gaza children lacked food.

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The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) reports one in five Gaza Strip children born prematurely or underweight due to malnutrition.
UNICEF delivered hygiene supplies to Gaza City hospitals and urged nutrition and health services amid the blockade.
As of Sept 29, local authorities reported 422 deaths, including 147 children, and one in three Gaza children lacked food.