"In a neonatal unit at Nasser Hospital, newborns are fighting for their lives against severe congenital anomalies linked to the harsh conditions of Israel's genocidal war. Two-month-old Osama was born with a hole in his heart and enlarged ventricles in his brain, with his mother Najia Zurub stating that her pregnancy was exhausting due to the lack of food and safe drinking water."
"Health officials in Gaza report that the sheer number of congenital anomalies is unprecedented, with cases doubling in 2025 compared to 2022. The rate of stillbirths surged by 140 percent during the same period, with 457 neonatal deaths last year marking a 50 percent increase from before the war."
Gaza is experiencing a significant increase in congenital anomalies and stillbirths, with cases of congenital anomalies doubling from 2022 to 2025. The neonatal unit at Nasser Hospital is overwhelmed with newborns suffering from severe health issues linked to the war's conditions. Factors contributing to this crisis include widespread hunger, lack of safe drinking water, and severe stress during pregnancy. The Ministry of Health reported a 140 percent increase in stillbirths and 457 neonatal deaths last year, highlighting the dire health situation in the region.
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