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War in Gaza: 62,000 Tonnes of Food Needed as Child Malnutrition Reaches Alarming Levels
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to deepen as aid agencies warn that at least 62,000 tonnes of food are urgently needed to support the population amid ongoing war and restrictions on supplies. With basic necessities increasingly scarce, around 30% of children are now suffering from malnutrition, raising fears of long-term health consequences for an entire generation.
Months of intense conflict have devastated Gaza’s infrastructure, destroying homes, hospitals, bakeries, and water systems. Food production has collapsed, supply routes remain severely disrupted, and prices for basic goods have soared beyond the reach of most families. Many households are surviving on one small meal a day—or none at all.
Children are among the worst affected. Aid workers report rising cases of acute malnutrition, stunted growth, and weakened immune systems, particularly among infants and young children. Doctors warn that without immediate nutritional support, thousands of children face irreversible physical and cognitive damage.
Humanitarian organisations say the 62,000 tonnes of food estimate reflects only minimum survival needs, including staples such as flour, rice, cooking oil, and therapeutic nutrition for malnourished children. Delivering this aid remains a major challenge due to damaged roads, limited border access, and ongoing insecurity.
Hospitals, already overwhelmed by war injuries, are struggling to treat malnutrition-related illnesses due to shortages of medicine, clean water, and electricity. Parents describe desperate measures, skipping meals so their children can eat, while others rely entirely on intermittent aid deliveries.
International pressure is growing for expanded humanitarian access and a sustained ceasefire to allow food, medical supplies, and fuel to reach civilians safely. Aid agencies stress that without immediate action, the situation could deteriorate further, pushing Gaza toward famine conditions.
Attached is a news article regarding the food needed to stop starvation in Gaza
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy90d929yyno.amp
Article written and configured by Christopher Stanley
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