India, July 31 -- Hunger, displacement and the collapse of essential services are making it increasingly difficult for mothers in Gaza to breastfeed, prompting Save the Children to warn that infants face growing health risks as the world marks World Breastfeeding Week.
Malnutrition weakens mothers and newborns
Save the Children said widespread food insecurity and severe hardship have left many pregnant and breastfeeding women malnourished, reducing their ability to produce enough breast milk. The aid agency warned that mothers are being forced to make impossible choices as access to nutritious food, clean water and healthcare remains critically limited. It stressed that breastfeeding remains the safest option for infants, but requires ade...