India, July 24 -- More than 74,000 children under the age of five in Gaza are expected to suffer acute malnutrition over the coming months, according to new humanitarian estimates, with aid agencies warning that prolonged food shortages and limited access to healthcare continue to endanger children's lives despite some recent improvements in conditions.
Young children face severe nutrition crisis
Save the Children said the latest projections indicate that over 74,000 children under five are expected to experience acute malnutrition by April 2027, underscoring the lasting impact of conflict, displacement and restrictions on humanitarian assistance. The organisation said children remain the hardest hit by the crisis, with many unable to acc...