Marah Abu Zuhri, a 20-year-old Palestinian woman, died in Pisa, Italy, after being evacuated due to severe malnutrition. Arriving with her mother on a humanitarian flight, she was reported to have a complex medical condition and was in an advanced state of organic wasting. Following initial treatment, she suffered a respiratory crisis that led to cardiac arrest and death. The situation in Gaza has escalated, with the UN stating a severe famine is affecting the population, contributing to a rising number of malnutrition-related deaths, particularly among children.
Marah Abu Zuhri, a 20-year-old Palestinian woman suffering from severe malnutrition, died in Pisa after being evacuated from Gaza. Doctors indicated she was in a profound state of organic wasting.
Before her sudden respiratory crisis and cardiac arrest, Zuhri started treatment after her arrival in Italy. Reports indicated severe malnutrition contributed to her critical state.
The UN reports that one-third of the Palestinian population in Gaza experiences food scarcity, with half a million on the brink of starvation, reflecting the dire humanitarian crisis.
Since October 2023, malnutrition has led to at least 227 deaths from Gaza, emphasizing the urgent need for a ceasefire according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification.
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