WHO: Gaza Faces Unprecedented Child Malnutrition Crisis

At least 99 people, including 35 children—29 of whom were under five—have died from malnutrition in Gaza since the start of 2024, though the actual toll is likely higher due to ongoing conflict and restricted humanitarian access. Acute malnutrition has reached unprecedented levels, with nearly 12,000 children under five affected in July, the highest monthly number on record, and about 2,500 suffering severe malnutrition. Food consumption is at its lowest since hostilities began, with 81% of Gazan households reporting poor intake. Humanitarian organizations and the WHO warn that critically insufficient nutrition supplies and dietary diversity are worsening the crisis, urging urgent and significant aid. Local reports describe families unable to access basic foods and children dying from starvation, while relief efforts struggle to keep pace with needs. International agencies warn that famine conditions are emerging, with the risk of further widespread child deaths unless immediate, large-scale assistance is provided.