The World Health Organization has warned of a worsening health crisis in the Gaza Strip, reporting 33,000 more cases of acute respiratory infections compared to the same period last year, as heavy rains flood displacement camps and expose Palestinians to increasing disease risks.
The organization warned that crowded shelters, freezing conditions, poor ventilation and humid living environments accelerate the spread of infections, especially among children.
With respiratory infections already accounting for 11% of medical consultations, the World Health Organization has warned that worsening winter conditions, polluted water and shortages of essential laboratory equipment could cause further disease outbreaks.