UNICEF: The spread of malnutrition among the children of Gaza at a disturbing pace

The United Nations Children’s Organization confirmed " UNICEF " That the rates of malnutrition among children in the Gaza Strip are increasing at a disturbing pace, and that the latest data shows an unprecedented record in August for children who suffer from acute malnutrition who were examined." target ="_Blank"> Gaza increased to (13.5%) last month after it was (8.3%) in July. Catherine Russell: "One out of every 5 children in Gaza City was a person with severe malnutrition during the month of August and he needed additional nutritional support for the life provided by UNICEF"
she explained that the Israeli military escalation in Gaza forced about (10) nutritional centers to close, which left the children more vulnerable. "Any child must have a malnutrition that we can prevent and treat when we can reach and safely connect aid".