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UN: Thousands of Gaza infants face death as formula milk runs out

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The UN warns Gaza infants face starvation as formula runs out; mothers are too starved to breastfeed, and no aid is allowed.

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  • Gaza faces a complete collapse in infant nutrition as formula milk becomes unobtainable.
  • Mothers are too malnourished to breastfeed, and formula is either unavailable or unaffordable. 25s
  • Hospitals report that supplies of medical-grade formula have run out, putting over 580 premature and fragile infants at risk. 55s
  • Israeli authorities have banned formula milk from entering Gaza, leaving families without safe options to feed their babies. 1m 28s
  • Doctors warn the real crisis is ahead as mothers and infants continue to suffer from hunger and lack of nutrition. 1m 26s
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