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WHO Says Untreated illnesses Could Kill More Than Attacks In Gaza1 min read

WHO Says Untreated illnesses Could Kill More Than Attacks In Gaza<span class="wtr-time-wrap after-title"><span class="wtr-time-number">1</span> min read</span>

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that deaths from untreated illnesses could exceed deaths from bombardment in Gaza.

A WHO assessment of UNRWA shelters found widespread diarrhoea and respiratory infections among children and infants, and no treatment whatsoever.

Patients with chronic illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, or diabetes are also getting no treatment.

Meanwhile, the Unicef team in northern Gaza is also warning of catastrophic war injuries, seeing children with “horrendous wounds” lying in car parks and gardens.

Aid agencies repeating that a resumption of fighting should be unthinkable, calling again for a permanent ceasefire.