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Palestinian Girl's Health Declines Amid Gaza's Hospital Crisis

12/23/2025

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Siwar Ashour, a one-year-old Palestinian girl, returned to Gaza on December 3 after six months of treatment in Jordan.
She is hospitalized at al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital with a gastro-intestinal infection and severe nutritional issues.
Dr. Khalil al-Daqran says Gaza hospitals are overwhelmed and child admissions tripled since the October ceasefire.
The World Health Organization highlights a dire humanitarian situation and shortages of medicines and medical supplies.
Siwar's family seeks another evacuation due to her deteriorating health and scarce formula.

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Siwar Ashour, a one-year-old Palestinian girl, returned to Gaza on December 3 after six months of treatment in Jordan.
She is hospitalized at al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital with a gastro-intestinal infection and severe nutritional issues.
Dr. Khalil al-Daqran says Gaza hospitals are overwhelmed and child admissions tripled since the October ceasefire.
The World Health Organization highlights a dire humanitarian situation and shortages of medicines and medical supplies.
Siwar's family seeks another evacuation due to her deteriorating health and scarce formula.