UN OCHA Warns of Severe Malnutrition Among Children Under 5 in Gaza

According to the English section⁢ of webangah news Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Russia Today,⁢ OCHA reported that⁢ approximately 26,000⁤ cases of severe malnutrition​ among children under five ⁢were recorded in Gaza during July and August.

OCHA stated that this figure ‍exceeds ‍the ⁣total number ⁣of child ⁤malnutrition​ cases recorded in ⁤the first six months of 2025, highlighting a deteriorating humanitarian situation⁤ in Gaza.

The ‌UN body explained that ‌out of nearly 95,000 children⁤ examined in August,12,800 suffered severe malnutrition requiring treatment. In July, over 150,000 children were assessed,‍ with 13,000 identified as severely malnourished.

In Gaza ⁢City alone,child malnutrition rates⁣ have reached 19 percent-meaning nearly one⁣ in five children there are affected.

OCHA emphasized that these statistics reflect a worsening humanitarian crisis caused by ongoing conflict and blockade. They ⁢also indicate that children are bearing the brunt of ‍food insecurity ​and limited access to⁤ medical services.