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UN Warns of Sharp Rise in Skin Infections, Disease in Gaza
(MENAFN) A United Nations official has warned of a sharp increase in skin infections and pest-related illnesses among displaced populations in the Gaza Strip, amid worsening humanitarian and shelter conditions and limited resources available to aid agencies.
According to a UN spokesperson speaking at a press briefing, “Teams on the ground say that pests and skin infections among people in Gaza is still on the rise,” adding that “In March, such infections have more than tripled in our own UN-run displacement sites.”
The spokesperson noted that the situation has escalated significantly, stating that the issue is now affecting “almost 10,000 people compared with about 3,000 in January,” based on figures provided by the UN agency responsible for Palestinian refugees in Gaza.
Authorities have called for improved access to essential hygiene and medical supplies, stressing the need for items such as anti-lice treatments, lotions, hygiene kits, pesticides, and insect control products to prevent a broader public health crisis. As stated by reports, officials warned that without these supplies, the health situation could deteriorate further among civilians.
In response to the severe shortage of shelter materials, humanitarian teams have begun repurposing wooden pallets originally used for transporting aid into makeshift housing structures for displaced families. According to reports, these improvised shelters are being used to provide at least minimal privacy and protection.
It was also noted that by the beginning of the week, around 20 of these shelter units had been installed across different areas of Gaza and northern Gaza, offering limited relief to affected families.
Additionally, humanitarian partners reportedly delivered large quantities of shelter assistance during March, including tens of thousands of bedding items, tarpaulins, and tents, which were distributed to more than 45,000 families across the territory.
According to a UN spokesperson speaking at a press briefing, “Teams on the ground say that pests and skin infections among people in Gaza is still on the rise,” adding that “In March, such infections have more than tripled in our own UN-run displacement sites.”
The spokesperson noted that the situation has escalated significantly, stating that the issue is now affecting “almost 10,000 people compared with about 3,000 in January,” based on figures provided by the UN agency responsible for Palestinian refugees in Gaza.
Authorities have called for improved access to essential hygiene and medical supplies, stressing the need for items such as anti-lice treatments, lotions, hygiene kits, pesticides, and insect control products to prevent a broader public health crisis. As stated by reports, officials warned that without these supplies, the health situation could deteriorate further among civilians.
In response to the severe shortage of shelter materials, humanitarian teams have begun repurposing wooden pallets originally used for transporting aid into makeshift housing structures for displaced families. According to reports, these improvised shelters are being used to provide at least minimal privacy and protection.
It was also noted that by the beginning of the week, around 20 of these shelter units had been installed across different areas of Gaza and northern Gaza, offering limited relief to affected families.
Additionally, humanitarian partners reportedly delivered large quantities of shelter assistance during March, including tens of thousands of bedding items, tarpaulins, and tents, which were distributed to more than 45,000 families across the territory.
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