Concerns over hygiene and sanitation in Gaza are escalating as waste piles up, leading to the spread of diseases. UNRWA and other agencies face challenges in waste collection and food distribution amid destruction from the war.
Residents of Gaza City face a mounting crisis as tons of waste pile up in the streets due to the Israeli restrictions preventing its transfer to the Juhor Ad-Dik landfill. The blockade imposed by the Israeli occupation forces exacerbates the risk of disease outbreaks and insect… https://t.co/oQGUe0f9Y0
#Gaza: the accumulation of waste and sewage among the tents housing displaced people has become an added challenge. As temperatures soar, diseases spread among the displaced, who struggle to live in hot tents. Urgent help is needed. https://t.co/tOXrbyLTAn
A local resident voices concerns about the unsanitary living conditions in north Gaza, particularly regarding sanitation and waste management. He describes the proliferation of mosquitoes and flies due to uncollected garbage, leading to health issues and discomfort for both https://t.co/16LldzL0I0
"There's been significant damage during the war; bullet holes, walls missing, roofs not intact" @UNWateridge Critical @UNRWA & @WFP mission to expand food distribution in north #Gaza. Agencies working closely to avert famine through meaningful supply despite massive destruction. https://t.co/khMHxOU7qH
Debris and waste continue to pile up in war torn #Gaza, posing both short & long term health threats to people. Our @UNRWA colleagues work tirelessly to collect waste and keep neighbourhoods clean, to minimize spread of disease - but face endless challenges & restrictions. https://t.co/GCMbxsHgpq
With summer approaching, there is alarming concern over hygiene & sanitation across #Gaza. Waste is piling up increasing spread of diseases - but necessary machinery is destroyed, @UNRWA warns. https://t.co/UhNxkEFAvG
As we move into summer , there is alarming concern over hygiene & sanitation across #Gaza Next to @unrwa’s sanitation office in Bureij Camp middle area, our truck lays blasted into a wall. Waste is piling up, increasing spread of diseases - but necessary machinery is destroyed. https://t.co/DHqrpA6hGB