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Two Infants Die as Gaza’s Nasser Hospital Faces Formula Shortage Amid Five-Month Israeli Blockade, UN Warns

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Published Jul 4, 2025, 11:14 AM

Premature and newborn infants in Gaza, particularly at Nasser Medical Hospital in Khan Younis, are facing life-threatening conditions due to a severe shortage of infant formula. This shortage has resulted from the ongoing Israeli blockade and the closure of border crossings, which have prevented the entry of essential humanitarian aid, including baby formula and medical supplies, into the Gaza Strip for over five months. Medical staff and the United Nations Population Fund have warned that hundreds of newborns in incubators are at imminent risk of death. At least two infants have already died from malnutrition linked to the lack of formula.

Doctors describe the situation as a "silent catastrophe," with starving mothers unable to breastfeed and hospitals running out of critical supplies. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has also reported worsening hunger and depletion of food, medicine, and safe shelter for Gaza residents, with many people fainting in the streets from severe hunger. The crisis continues to escalate as humanitarian aid remains blocked, endangering thousands of infants and the broader population in the enclave.

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@qudsn

UNRWA: Everything is running out for the people of Gaza. Time, food, medicine and safe places have already run out. Hunger is getting worse in Gaza and people are fainting in the streets due to extreme hunger. The current aid distribution system has insulted and dehumanized hungry, frightened, injured and exhausted families.

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@AJABreaking

Urgent | UNRWA: Hunger is worsening in Gaza and people are fainting in the streets due to extreme hunger