Untreated diseases could kill more than bombings in Gaza, WHO warns
- The World Health Organization warns that untreated diseases in Gaza could kill more people than bombings if the health system is not restored.
- Diarrhoea and respiratory infections are widespread among children in overcrowded UN facilities in Gaza, where over 1.1 million people are sheltering.
- Patients with chronic illnesses like cancer are also not receiving treatment in Gaza.
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