The United Nations humanitarian agency (OCHA) has alerted that Gaza faces a severe public health crisis due to rampant preventable diseases, primarily acute waterborne illnesses, exacerbated by a lack of clean water and medical supplies. Reports confirm over 19,000 cases of acute watery diarrhoea, attributing this directly to the complete devastation of sanitation infrastructure caused by Israel's blockade and military action. The siege has crippled Gaza's ability to function normally, leading to overwhelming health crises and mounting casualties, with OCHA underscoring the necessity for urgent humanitarian aid and intervention to prevent further loss of life.
The United Nations humanitarian agency (OCHA) reports a dire situation in Gaza, with rising preventable diseases linked to the lack of necessities such as clean water and medicine. More than 19,000 acute watery diarrhoea cases have been recorded, highlighting the urgent need for increased humanitarian support.
OCHA emphasized that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is further exacerbated by the Israeli blockade, which hampers the entry of crucial supplies, leading to a collapse of the public health system and increased mortality rates.
Israel's ongoing military campaign and blockade have killed tens of thousands and severely impacted the basic infrastructure. Rights groups and U.N. experts have called these actions tantamount to genocide.
As medical resources dwindle in Gaza, fatalities climb. The recent statistics from Gaza's Health Ministry detail that since the conflict's escalation, over 56,000 people have lost their lives, with more than 132,000 injuries reported.
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