Gaza hospital director warns of worsening humanitarian and health crisis

Dr Mohammad Abu Salmiya, director of Al-Shifa Medical Complex, warned on Wednesday that approximately 1.6 million people in the Gaza Strip are at risk of famine and malnutrition amid the continuing humanitarian crisis. In radio remarks, Abu Salmiya said the at-risk population includes 74,000 children suffering from varying degrees of malnutrition and 25,000 pregnant women facing the risk of severe anemia. He warned that deteriorating conditions are placing increasing strain on Gaza’s healthcare system. According to Abu Salmiya, rising rates of malnutrition and infectious diseases, combined with shortages of medicines and medical supplies and severe transportation constraints, are pushing the territory toward what he described as a complete health and humanitarian collapse. He said hospitals continue to receive dozens of […]