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State of the World from NPR

Gaza's Hospitals Collapse, and Sick and Malnourished Children are Dying

Jun 6, 2024
The podcast explores the heartbreaking reality of Gaza's hospitals collapsing, leading to the tragic death of malnourished children amidst ongoing conflict. It follows a family's desperate journey to seek medical care for their sick infant, revealing the dire consequences of the healthcare system's breakdown in the region.
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  • Gaza's hospitals facing collapse due to conflict causing deaths of malnourished children.
  • Silent crisis of malnutrition and lack of healthcare for children in war-torn Gaza.

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Children in Gaza Hospital Die Amidst Conflict

Hospitals across Gaza have been shutting down due to ongoing conflict, causing the death of sick and malnourished children. The collapse of Gaza's healthcare system is exemplified by the story of baby Fayez, who faced malnutrition, pneumonia, and a tumor. Despite successful surgery, lack of post-operative care and essential requirements led to his death, highlighting the dire situation in Gaza's hospitals.

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