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WHO Warns of Rising Respiratory Illnesses in Gaza, Worse Expected
The World Health Organization warned of a significant increase in respiratory illnesses in Gaza, with over 33,000 more cases than last year, exacerbated by heavy rains flooding displacement camps.
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- 01WHO warns of rising respiratory illnesses in Gaza due to heavy rains and overcrowding.
- 02Respiratory infections are up by 33,000 cases compared to the same period last year.
- 03Overcrowding in Gaza's displacement camps facilitates the easy spread of viruses.
- 04The WHO expects the situation to worsen with the full onset of winter.
- 05The organization urgently calls for laboratory equipment to enter Gaza to prevent a health crisis.
Living conditions and overcrowding are facilitating the spread of infections, and the WHO anticipates a worsening situation as winter arrives. The organization is also facing challenges in obtaining necessary laboratory equipment to diagnose and treat patients, urging for its immediate entry.
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