Rodent infestation caused by Israel’s destruction of Gaza is now creating a public health catastrophe
More than 70,000 infections have been recorded in Gaza this year, as rats bite children as they sleep and skin diseases kill those prevented from receiving treatment abroad. Health officials say a plague outbreak is no longer a remote possibility.
It’s truly heartbreaking to hear about the scale of the health crisis unfolding in Gaza alongside the ongoing conflict. The impact on vulnerable children is particularly concerning, and it highlights a devastating consequence of the situation.