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Babies dying amid lack of milk in Gaza

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The number of malnourished children in the Gaza strip is rising at an alarming rate. According to the United Nations, over 5,000 children were admitted for treatment for acute malnutrition in May alone, a near 50 percent increase from April.

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  • A newborn named Zhori died at three months due to lack of milk.
  • A humanitarian aid operation was set up in May, but baby milk remains scarce. 20s
  • UNICEF reports over 5,000 children treated for acute malnutrition in May, nearly double January's figure. 49s
  • Mothers report being unable to adequately feed their babies due to lack of nutrients and milk. 1m 6s
  • WHO says 112 children are admitted daily for malnutrition, with 57 child deaths in four months. 1m 52s
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