More than 9,000 children in Gaza hospitalised for acute malnutrition in October, UN says

Despite a ceasefire in Gaza, malnutrition remains a critical issue, with over 9,000 children hospitalized for acute malnutrition in October, according to UN figures. While lower than August's peak, the number is significantly higher than previous ceasefire periods. Approximately 8,300 pregnant and breastfeeding women were also hospitalized for acute malnutrition in October, raising concerns about low birth weights. UN agencies report that aid deliveries have increased since the war but remain insufficient, averaging 140 trucks daily in December, far below the targeted 600. The UN attributes the ongoing crisis to the lasting effects of war, homelessness, and continued restrictions on humanitarian aid shipments, impacting a population already weakened by years of conflict and economic hardship.

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