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Gaza Strip: Palestinian Ministry of Health reports 22,000 child deaths

A report titled ‘Three Years of the Genocide War’ released by the Palestinian Ministry of Health details the humanitarian impact of the conflict in the Gaza Strip. According to the data, 21,976 children have been killed, representing approximately 29.6% of the total 74,237 fatalities recorded. The report notes that 1,125 of these children were under the age of one, and 612 children died after being born during the conflict.

The healthcare system has faced significant destruction, with all 38 hospitals in Gaza being targeted. Currently, 19 hospitals are completely out of service, while 19 others are only partially operational. Additionally, 1,723 health workers have lost their lives.

Food insecurity and malnutrition remain critical issues. The report states that 466 people have died due to malnutrition, including 157 children. Furthermore, over 1 million children are reported to be lacking food security, and more than 914,000 children have been deprived of education.

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Gaza · Gaza Strip · Israel · Palestinian Ministry of Health

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