Chickenpox spreads among Palestinian children in Gaza, UN says as Israel destroys infrastructure
Chickenpox cases among displaced Palestinian children in Gaza have continued to rise, with about 9,300 cases recorded over the past two weeks, more than half of them in the densely populated city of Khan Younis, the United Nations has said.A report by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said overcrowded living conditions, accumulating waste, limited access to clean water and the collapse of sewage infrastructure were driving the spread of infectious diseases in camps for Palestinians forcibly…
The United Nations reports a significant increase in chickenpox cases among displaced Palestinian children in Gaza, with approximately 9,300 new cases recorded in the past two weeks, over half of which are in Khan Younis. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) attributes this spread to overcrowded living conditions, waste accumulation, limited clean water access, and collapsed sewage infrastructure. The report highlights that acute respiratory and skin diseases, along with waterborne illnesses, remain prevalent. Gaza's healthcare system is severely damaged, with widespread destruction of infrastructure and shortages of essential supplies.
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