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Meningitis Surge Threatens Children in War-Torn Gaza

  • Hospitals in Gaza are overwhelmed by a growing number of meningitis infections affecting children, exacerbated by the ongoing conflict and deteriorating living conditions as of mid-2025.
  • The rise in meningitis cases comes after nearly two years of conflict involving Israel and Hamas, which has displaced almost the entire population of Gaza and placed over 80% of the area under military control or evacuation directives.
  • Hospitals like Nasser in Khan Younis and Rantisi Children's Hospital in Gaza City report hundreds of meningitis cases recently, with severe shortages of antibiotics and isolation space.
  • Dr Farra linked meningitis spread to destroyed sewage systems and dirty water, while WHO warns viral meningitis spreads easily in shelters with poor sanitation and weakened immunity increases vulnerability.
  • Limited aid flows since Israel ended an 11-week blockade on May 19 have worsened conditions, and WHO calls for more antibiotics and unhindered medical access to address the outbreak.
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SKWAWKBOX broke the news in on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
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