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Palestinian Health Ministry Warns of Gaza Epidemic Risk

by Colleen Fleiss on Oct 26 2023 7:23 AM
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To combat disease, Gaza's Health Ministry urges the global community to provide aid and restore vital services like water, power, and sanitation.

Palestinian Health Ministry Warns of Gaza Epidemic Risk
The Gaza-based Palestinian Health Ministry has issued a warning about the potential for a significant epidemic outbreak due to the ongoing Israeli airstrikes and the blockade in the Hamas-controlled enclave. (1 Trusted Source
Health in the Gaza Strip

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Epidemic Diseases Surge in //Overcrowded Shelters: Gaza Health Ministry

The diseases included diarrhea, food poisoning, scabies and bronchial infections. Due to overcrowding in shelter facilities, lack of clean water and poor personal hygiene, epidemic diseases have become increasingly prevalent, said Ministry spokesperson Ashraf al-Qedra.
Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on Israel on October 7, firing thousands of rockets and infiltrating Israeli territory, where they took more than 200 people hostages.

In response, Israel launched massive airstrikes and punitive measures, including a siege on the enclave with supplies of water, electricity, fuel, and other necessities being cut off.

The ongoing conflict has so far killed nearly 5,800 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and more than 1,400 people in Israel.

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  1. Health in the Gaza Strip - (https://www.unrwa.org/activity/health-gaza-strip)
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