The doctor realized that pediatric patients were not improving because they are severely malnourished and dehydrated ― lacking the carbohydrates for energy, the fats to reduce inflammation, and the protein to build and repair tissue, skin and muscles. COGAT, the Israeli agency overseeing Gaza’s humanitarian aid, called the IPC report “alarmist” and “misleading,” claiming it does not account for the “massive volume of aid, especially food, that entered Gaza during the ceasefire.” Data has shown the aid that entered Gaza during the ceasefire earlier this year was still dramatically lower than what was required. The doctor, who heads the pediatric and maternity building at Nasser Hospital, added that the intense stress facing thousands of malnourished and displaced pregnant women often result in premature births, with many of the babies struggling with sepsis, respiratory issues and congenital abnormalities.
Author: Sanjana Karanth
Published at: 2025-05-13 22:47:57
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