Particle.news
Download on the App Store
3 ARTICLES
·
last wk.

WHO Warns of Alarming Surge in Gaza Malnutrition

After July’s spike in malnutrition fatalities, the WHO is calling for the removal of aid restrictions to ensure unhindered delivery of critical food and medical supplies.

'Deliberate blocking and delay of large-scale food, health, and humanitarian aid has cost many lives,' said the WHO
Image

Overview

  • WHO reports 63 of 74 malnutrition-related deaths in 2025 occurred in July, including 24 children under five and 38 adults, with most victims declared dead on arrival at health facilities.
  • Acute malnutrition among children aged six to 59 months has tripled in Gaza City since June, making it the worst-affected area in the territory.
  • In Khan Yunis and Middle Gaza, rates of acute malnutrition have doubled in under a month, stretching relief centers beyond capacity.
  • Hospital staff in Gaza are fainting from hunger, newborns are being fed water in place of formula, and essential nutritional fluids for treating severe wasting are depleted.
  • Israel’s limited daily pause in military operations and airborne aid drops offer brief relief, but UN agencies warn only sustained, diverse food and medical corridors can avert further civilian deaths.