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UN Study Reveals Alarming Rise in Gaza Child Malnutrition

10/9/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Lancet study, conducted by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), finds 55,000 acutely malnourished Gaza children, including 12,800 severely.
Data cover over 219,000 under-five children from January 2024 to August 2025, per UNRWA.
Acute malnutrition rose from 4.7% to 15.8% between January 2024 and August 2025, amid famine in parts of Gaza.

History

Historical Context

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has deep roots in historical conflicts, notably the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, which displaced many Palestinians. By 2025, malnutrition rates among Gaza's children soared, with 55,000 acutely malnourished, reflecting the ongoing instability and food insecurity exacerbated by recent violence and blockades. This situation poses severe health risks for children and challenges for humanitarian organizations like UNRWA.

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Story summary

The Lancet study, conducted by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), finds 55,000 acutely malnourished Gaza children, including 12,800 severely.
Data cover over 219,000 under-five children from January 2024 to August 2025, per UNRWA.
Acute malnutrition rose from 4.7% to 15.8% between January 2024 and August 2025, amid famine in parts of Gaza.

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