The situation in Gaza is dire, with mothers and newborns facing a harrowing reality, including reports of undernourished and smaller babies, an increase in stillbirths, and women undergoing cesarean sections without adequate anesthesia.
Dominic Allen, the UN Population Fund representative for the state of Palestine, expressed deep concern over the humanitarian crisis unfolding.
During a video news conference from Jerusalem, Allen highlighted the distressing conditions in Gaza, particularly in the northern part of the region, where maternity services are struggling to cope.
Doctors have been alarmed by the absence of normal-sized babies, attributing the rise in stillborn births and neonatal deaths to malnutrition, dehydration, and various complications.
The number of complicated deliveries has doubled since the onset of the conflict with Israel, placing immense stress on mothers who are already in a vulnerable state.
Reports indicate that many women are deprived of sufficient food and rest, further exacerbating the risks during childbirth.
Additionally, there have been instances of inadequate anesthesia for cesarean sections, a situation described by Allen as unimaginable and unacceptable.
Allen emphasized the urgent need for intervention to address the crisis and prevent further tragedies, urging immediate action to protect the lives of mothers and infants in Gaza.
