Why More Babies in Gaza Are Being Born with Low Birth Weight Because Their Moms Aren’t Eating Enough
«Врачи и медицинский персонал сообщают нам о том, что они все чаще наблюдают последствия голода. Они видят, как новорожденные дети умирают из-за того, что у них слишком низкий вес при рождении», — заявила Маргарет Харрис из Всемирной организации здравоохранения (ВОЗ) после того, как накануне были опубликованы новые данные, свидетельствующие о том, что массовый голод может наступить на севере Газы уже в ближайшее время.
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Массовый голод
Комментируя выводы доклада Интегрированной классификации фаз продовольственной безопасности (ИКФ) по Газе, опубликованного в понедельник, Верховный комиссар ООН по правам человека Фолькер Тюрк подчеркнул, что голодание и истощение среди жителей сектора являются результатом «ограничений со стороны Израиля на ввоз и распределение гуманитарной помощи и коммерческих товаров», а также массового перемещения населения и разрушений гражданской инфраструктуры.
Тюрк отметил, что из-за отчаянной ситуации семьи из северных районов отправляют своих детей на юг Газы без сопровождения в надежде, что там они смогут найти еду и поддержку среди 1,8 миллиона человек, которые уже укрываются в южных районах.
Генеральный секретарь ООН Антониу Гутерриша в понедельник вновь обратился к израильским властям с призывом «обеспечить полный и беспрепятственный доступ» к гуманитарной помощи по всей территории анклава. Гутерриш также призвал международное сообщество «в полной мере поддержать» гуманитарные усилия ООН.
Глава ООН назвал доклад ИКФ «ужасающим обвинительным заключением» в отношении условий жизни мирных жителей.
Риски для беременных и новорожденных
По данным ВОЗ, хронический голод наиболее опасен для младенцев и маленьких детей. Согласно заявлению организации, медицинские бригады анклава все чаще принимают беременных женщин с опасно низким весом.
В случаях недоедания при беременности развиваются опасные осложнения, сказала доктор Харрис, отметив, что угроза массового голода в Газе является прямым следствием войны, которая началась в ответ на атаки ХАМАС в Израиле 7 октября.
«Все, что мы видим с медицинской точки зрения, происходит в результате действий людей», – сказала представительница ВОЗ. По ее словам, раньше в Газе практически не было недоедания, и население могло себя прокормить.
Центры поддержки питания
В настоящее время ВОЗ работает над тем, чтобы открыть в секторе специализированные центры для борьбы с голодом. Однако реализации этих планов препятствуют условия безопасности и постоянные ограничения в доступе к помощи, сообщила Харрис.
Она отметила, что ВОЗ уже открыла такой центр на юге Газы и сейчас рассматривает возможность сделать это на севере, но организация сталкивается с трудностями при транспортировке грузов из-за проблем с доступом и безопасностью.
Харрис также подчеркнула, что жители Газы испытывают отчаяние, и им необходима помощь «в огромных масштабах». По мнению представительницы ВОЗ, прогресс не будет достигнут, пока не будут прекращены военные действия.
Потери рабочих мест
Согласно новому докладу Международной организации труда (МОТ), война привела к потере 507 тысяч рабочих мест на всей оккупированной палестинской территории.
По новым данным, полученным МОТ и Палестинским центральным статистическим бюро, по состоянию на 31 января в секторе Газа было потеряно около 201 тысячи рабочих мест, что составляет около двух третей от общего объема занятости в анклаве.
Кроме того, 306 тысяч рабочих мест, или более трети от их общего числа, были потеряны на Западном берегу, где экономические условия также серьезно пострадали.
Ситуация уже оказала «разрушительное воздействие» на региональную экономику, заявила пресс-секретарь МОТ Зейна Авад, добавив, что в случае продолжения конфликта уровень безработицы на палестинской территории, по прогнозам, достигнет 57 процентов.
Результаты расследования БАПОР
Во вторник глава ООН заслушает промежуточные результаты одного из двух расследований в отношении БАПОР после серьезных обвинений в том, что некоторые из сотрудников агентства сотрудничали с ХАМАС во время атак на Израиль 7 октября.
БАПОР немедленно расторгло контракты с 10 из 12 сотрудников, против которых были выдвинуты обвинения, и была подтверждена гибель двоих других.
«Любой сотрудник ООН, причастный к актам террора, будет привлечен к ответственности, в том числе путем уголовного преследования», — говорится в заявлении БАПОР.
У главы ООН запланирована встреча с бывшим министром иностранных дел Франции Катрин Колонной, которая возглавляет Независимую группу по проверке БАПОР. Группа начала свою работу 14 февраля при содействии трех исследовательских организаций: Института имени Рауля Валленберга в Швеции, Института Кристиана Микельсена в Норвегии и Датского института по правам человека.
Ожидается, что окончательный отчет будет готов к концу апреля. Он будет опубликован в открытом доступе.
Управление служб внутреннего надзора (УСВН) ООН проводит отдельное административное расследование по обвинениям в неправомерных действиях на рабочем месте, в том числе орган рассматривает предполагаемые нарушения положений, правил и кодексов поведения персонала ООН. Доклад с результатами этого расследования также будет представлен Генеральному секретарю ООН.
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Doctors and medical staff report to us that they are increasingly witnessing the consequences of hunger. They see newborn babies dying because they are born with too low birth weight,” said Margaret Harris of the World Health Organization (WHO) after new data was published indicating that mass hunger could soon strike the northern Gaza Strip. Commenting on the findings of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report on Gaza published on Monday, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk emphasized that hunger and exhaustion among residents of the sector are the result of “restrictions by Israel on the import and distribution of humanitarian aid and commercial goods,” as well as mass population displacement and civil infrastructure destruction. Turk noted that due to the desperate situation, families from northern districts are sending their children to the south of Gaza unaccompanied, hoping that there they can find food and support among the 1.8 million people already sheltering in the southern districts. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday again appealed to Israeli authorities to “ensure full and unimpeded access” to humanitarian assistance throughout the territory of the enclave. Guterres also called on the international community to “fully support” the humanitarian
Are there any specific strategies being considered to address the increasing number of children being born with low birth weight in Gaza due to mothers not getting enough food?
Indeed, Samantha88. The healthcare professionals are actively discussing various intervention strategies aimed at combating the escalating issue of low birth weight among newborns in Gaza. These measures range from nutritional support programs for expectant mothers to enhancing access to essential foods and supplements. The situation calls for urgent and comprehensive action to safeguard the health of both mothers and babies in the region.
Are there any specific initiatives being implemented to address the issue of low birth weight babies in Gaza due to maternal malnutrition?
Yes, there are ongoing efforts by various international organizations and local authorities to tackle the issue of low birth weight babies in Gaza. Initiatives include providing nutritional support to pregnant women, promoting breastfeeding practices, and improving access to healthcare services. It’s crucial to address maternal malnutrition to ensure better outcomes for both mothers and their babies.
Doctors and medical staff report to us that they are increasingly witnessing the consequences of starvation. They see newborn babies dying because they are born with too low birth weight,” said Margaret Harris from the World Health Organization (WHO) after new data was published indicating that mass hunger could strike in northern Gaza in the near future. Commenting on the conclusions of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report on Gaza published on Monday, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk emphasized that hunger and malnutrition among residents are the result of “restrictions by Israel on the import and distribution of humanitarian aid and commercial goods,” as well as mass population displacement and civilian infrastructure destruction. Turk noted that due to the desperate situation, families from the northern areas are sending their children to the south of Gaza unaccompanied in the hope that they can find food and support among the 1.8 million people who are already sheltering in the southern areas. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday once again called on the Israeli authorities to “ensure full and unhindered access” to humanitarian aid throughout the enclave. Guterres also urged the international community to “fully support” humanitarian efforts.
Doctors and medical staff are telling us that they are increasingly witnessing the consequences of starvation. They see newborn babies dying because they are born with too low birth weight,” said Margaret Harris of the World Health Organization (WHO) after new data was released indicating that mass starvation could occur in northern Gaza in the near future. Commenting on the findings of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report on Gaza, published on Monday, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk emphasized that starvation and depletion among residents of the sector are the result of “restrictions by Israel on the import and distribution of humanitarian aid and commercial goods,” as well as mass population displacement and destruction of civilian infrastructure. Turk noted that due to the desperate situation, families from the northern areas are sending their children to the south of Gaza unaccompanied in the hope that they will find food and support among the 1.8 million people already sheltering in the southern areas. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday once again called on the Israeli authorities to “ensure full and unhindered access” to humanitarian aid throughout the enclave. Guterres also urged the international community to “fully support” the humanitarian relief efforts.
Are there any specific initiatives being planned to address the issue of malnutrition in Gaza and ensure that pregnant women have access to proper nutrition and healthcare?
Yes, there are several initiatives underway to tackle the issue of malnutrition in Gaza and provide proper nutrition and healthcare to pregnant women. Organizations like the World Health Organization and UNICEF are working on implementing programs to increase access to nutritious food and medical care for expecting mothers in the region. It’s crucial to address these challenges promptly to safeguard the health of both mothers and their babies.
Doctors and medical staff are telling us that they are increasingly witnessing the consequences of hunger. They see newborn babies dying because they are born underweight. It’s heartbreaking to hear such news. It’s crucial that urgent action is taken to prevent this humanitarian crisis from escalating further.
Doctors and medical staff are telling us that they are increasingly witnessing the consequences of hunger. They see newborn babies dying because they are born underweight,” said Margaret Harris from the World Health Organization (WHO) after new data was released indicating that mass hunger could soon strike in the northern Gaza Strip. Commenting on the findings of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report on Gaza published on Monday, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk emphasized that starvation and depletion among residents of the sector are the result of “restrictions by Israel on the import and distribution of humanitarian aid and commercial goods,” as well as mass population movement and destruction of civilian infrastructure. Turk noted that due to the desperate situation, families from the northern areas are sending their children to the south of Gaza unaccompanied in the hope that they can find food and support among the 1.8 million people already sheltering in the southern districts. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday once again appealed to the Israeli authorities to “ensure unfettered access” to humanitarian aid across the enclave. Guterres also urged the international community to “fully support” the humanitarian efforts
Doctors and medical staff are telling us that they are increasingly seeing the consequences of hunger. They witness newborn babies dying because they are born with a low birth weight,” said Margaret Harris from the World Health Organization (WHO) after new data was released indicating that mass starvation could occur in northern Gaza soon. Commenting on the findings of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report on Gaza published on Monday, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, emphasized that starvation and depletion among the residents of the sector are the result of “Israel’s restrictions on the import and distribution of humanitarian aid and commercial goods,” as well as the mass movement of populations and the destruction of civilian infrastructure. Turk noted that due to the dire situation, families from the northern areas send their children to the south of Gaza unaccompanied in the hope that they can find food and support among the 1.8 million people who are already taking refuge in the southern areas. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres once again called on the Israeli authorities on Monday to “ensure full and unhindered access” to humanitarian assistance throughout the enclave. Guterres also urged the international community to “fully support” the humanitarian efforts.
Doctors and medical staff are increasingly reporting to us the consequences of hunger. They see newborn babies dying because they are born with low birth weight,” stated Margaret Harris from the World Health Organization (WHO) after new data was released indicating that mass hunger could soon hit northern Gaza. Commenting on the findings of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report on Gaza published on Monday, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk emphasized that starvation and depletion among residents of the sector are a result of “restrictions by Israel on imports and distribution of humanitarian aid and commercial goods,” as well as mass displacement of the population and destruction of civil infrastructure. Turk noted that due to the dire situation, families from the northern areas are sending their children to the south of Gaza unaccompanied in the hope that there they can find food and support among the 1.8 million people who are already sheltering in the southern areas. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday once again appealed to Israeli authorities to “ensure full and unhindered access” to humanitarian aid throughout the enclave. Guterres also called on the international community to “fully support” the humanitarian efforts.
Doctors and medical staff are telling us that they are increasingly seeing the consequences of hunger. They witness newborn babies dying because they have low birth weight,” said Margaret Harris from the World Health Organization (WHO) after new data was published, indicating that a mass famine may occur in northern Gaza soon. Commenting on the findings of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report on Gaza released on Monday, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Folker Türk emphasized that hunger and depletion among residents of the sector are the result of “restrictions by Israel on the import and distribution of humanitarian aid and commercial goods,” as well as mass displacement of the population and destruction of civil infrastructure. Türk noted that due to the desperate situation, families from the northern districts send their children to the south of Gaza unaccompanied in the hope that they can find food and support among the 1.8 million people already sheltering in the southern districts. UN Secretary-General António Guterres again called on the Israeli authorities on Monday to “ensure full and unimpeded access” to humanitarian aid throughout the enclave. Guterres also urged the international community to “fully support” the humanitarian efforts