Gaza Faces Severe Hunger Crisis: WHO Reports 8,000 Malnourished Children

WHO warns of catastrophic hunger as conflict disrupts food supplies and healthcare, risking the lives of thousands of children.

Over 8,000 children under five in Gaza diagnosed with acute malnutrition, including 1,600 with severe acute malnutrition.
WHO reports 32 deaths attributed to malnutrition, with 28 being children under five.
Only two stabilization centers for severely malnourished patients are operational due to insecurity and lack of access.
UNICEF warns that 3,000 children in southern Gaza are at immediate risk of critical illness without urgent treatment.
The conflict has severely restricted food, water, and medical supplies, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.