Gaza babies are dying of preventable causes
Premature births have increased by up to a third in the last month.
Newborns up to three months old are dying
“Last month we lost at least one baby in every shelter, it’s heartbreaking.”
- Umaiyeh Khammash, Oxfam partner Juzoor Director
Distribution of hygiene kits in the Gaza Strip as part of the emergency response. Image: Palestinian Environment Friends (PEF)/ Oxfam
How is Oxfam working with partner Juzoor in Gaza?
Oxfam is working with partner Juzoor to support people in the 13 shelters in northern Gaza with hygiene kits and food.
Juzoor has mobilized a team of 60 health professionals including doctors, nurses, midwives and psychologists to provide care. But the ongoing violence, siege and acute shortages of fuel and clean water severely hinder these efforts.
A four-day humanitarian pause is too short and fragile
“It is shattering that newborns are coming into the world and due to the apocalyptic conditions, stand little chance of survival.”
- Sally Abi Khalil, Oxfam’s Middle East Regional Director
Premature births have increased 25-30 per cent
“Now winter is coming and it’s cold. It is really a disaster for everyone, but especially for expectant mothers.”
- Umaiyeh Khammash, Juzoor Director
Most hospitals in northern Gaza are not working
What can you do to help?
Gaza maternal health statistics
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