Health Check Malnutrition in Gaza
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Aug 6, 2025 Olga Cherevko, a UN aid worker in Gaza, discusses the dire malnutrition crisis affecting millions, especially children. Dr. Marko Kerac, a malnutrition specialist, highlights the urgent need for interventions to prevent further health complications. They address the complex issues surrounding food supply and the critical role of nutritional supplements. Meanwhile, Matt Fox sheds light on innovative research linking visual cues of illness to immune responses, suggesting potential public health applications. The conversations emphasize the pressing need for global action against escalating health crises.
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Malnutrition Crisis in Gaza
- Olga Cherevko witnessed people in Gaza becoming extremely thin and colleagues fainting from not eating.
- Some are eating only every second or third day, showing the crisis is severe and worsening.
Malnutrition's Damaging Phases
- Malnutrition progresses from using glycogen to fat then muscle, leading to vital organ failure and immune system collapse.
- This makes people vulnerable to infections, creating a vicious cycle worsening malnutrition.
Children Most Vulnerable to Malnutrition
- Children are most vulnerable to malnutrition due to their growth needs and higher brain-to-body ratio.
- Adults wasting fat and muscle signal very serious malnutrition requiring urgent care.