Lice, scabies, rashes plague Palestinian children as skin disease runs rampant in Gaza's tent camps

Category: Health

Skin diseases are rampant in Gaza due to overcrowded living conditions, lack of sanitation, and inadequate access to clean water. Health officials report over 103,000 cases of lice and scabies, and more than 65,000 cases of skin rashes among the population. The humanitarian crisis has worsened with limited access to medical supplies and clean living conditions, leading to severe health issues, especially among children.

Keywords: Gaza, skin diseases, humanitarian crisis

Source: AP News

Update At: 8/3/2024

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