Food shortages in Gaza lead to increased infant deaths and miscarriages

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Food shortages in Gaza are causing significantly more infant deaths due to maternal malnutrition during pregnancy. Doctors Without Borders analysis reveals widespread malnutrition among pregnant and breastfeeding women, leading to increased miscarriages and premature births. The crisis, exacerbated by Israeli blockades in mid-2025, has resulted in a neonatal mortality rate twice as high for malnourished mothers.


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