Report Details Dire Conditions for Pregnant Women in Gaza During Israeli Offensive

Human Rights Watch cites attacks on healthcare, severe shortages, and displacement as creating life-threatening risks for pregnant women and newborns in Gaza since October 2023.

• Human Rights Watch's report highlights a 300% rise in miscarriage rates in Gaza since October 2023 due to malnutrition, stress, and lack of medical care.
• Attacks on healthcare facilities and personnel have left only 7 of Gaza’s 18 hospitals partially functional, severely limiting obstetric and neonatal care.
• Pregnant women face acute food insecurity, dehydration, and unsanitary conditions, with many displaced multiple times and unable to access timely medical care.
• The blockade and restricted humanitarian aid have led to overcrowded hospitals, with some incubators holding up to five preterm babies, most of whom do not survive.
• International organizations call for urgent action to restore Gaza's healthcare system and ensure access to food, water, and medical supplies for vulnerable populations.

3 Articles

Al Jazeera CNN Human Rights Watch