The agency said that despite the huge influx of humanitarian goods in Gaza during the phase one of Ceasefire that began on January 19, it was not enough to compensate for the 15 months of war when supply trains were often blocked, prevented or canceled by the Israeli military.
Speaking of Gaza, UNICEFRosalia Bollen said she could not bring humanitarian relief to the enclave, including vaccines and fans to preterm babies “will have devastating real-life consequences for children and their parents.
“If we can’t bring it, routine vaccination will be stopped,” she said UN News. “Neonatal units will not be able to take care of premature babies, so this is a consequence of real life with which we will be dealing with much, very soon if we cannot resume the help supplies that enter. ”
UNICEF’s communication expert said existing aid supplies have already been widely distributed by Gaza.
“THE The needs are so high that we can’t store goods … That’s why these latest restrictions are so devastating, “ She said, adding that the first phase of ceasing -Fogo was not just a break in hostilities … It was really a salvation board for families here … the mood here is very depressed; The families with whom I speak are deeply concerned about what the future will maintain. “
Reverted nutrition gains
The help block comes as the UN coordination office, OchThey reported a slight improvement in food diversity during ceasefish, which humanitarians say that “they are now being reversed” by blocking help.
Before the current conflict, acute malnutrition in Gaza was almost nonexistent, but today more than 3,000 children and 1,000 pregnant or breastfeeding women were referred to treat acute malnutrition.
In a more positive development, OCHA observed that February showed a slight improvement in the number of pregnant children and women and breastfeeding that consume the required minimum food groups.
Citing evaluations by nutrition partners, the UN office added that about eight percent of children consumed four or more food groups and there was “a remarkable increase in the consumption of fruits, vegetables, eggs and dairy products”, indicating greater availability in local markets.
Case -Fogo between Hamas and Israel allowed help organizations such as UNICEF to increase the urgently necessary supplies for children and their parents in Gaza. These items have included vaccines for routine immunization, disposable medical supplies for hospitals, along with syringes, gauze and specialized equipment such as incubators and fans, to help pretens to breathe.
Other fundamental repairs were also initiated to rehabilitate the crushed public infrastructure as well.
“We had just started increasing water production, especially in the north,” said Bollen of Mrs. UNICEF. “We are noticing water wells, we are increasing the possibilities of distribution. All this will be stopped.”
