The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reports that dozens of children and civilians have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza over the weekend, v

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In Short: UN humanitarians report that weekend Israeli attacks in Gaza killed dozens, including children, and damaged a medical storage facility, exacerbating shortages of essential supplies.

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported on Monday that weekend attacks in Gaza killed dozens of people, including children and civilians, and damaged a medical storage facility, raising fears of further shortages of essential medical supplies.

Humanitarian partners warn of funding constraints driving shortages of critical medical supplies, including insulin for Type 1 diabetes patients and medications for cardiovascular diseases. Hemodialysis services are short on key supplies, particularly vascular access materials, while cardiac catheterization materials are scarce, limiting cardiac services to a small number of priority cases.

More supplies are pending Israeli approval to enter Gaza, exacerbating the situation. Gaza health authorities reported over 150 fatalities, including dozens of civilians, in July, the deadliest month so far this year. Most strikes are concentrated in the western half of the Gaza Strip, home to virtually all 2.1 million residents.

The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) reports that mothers in Gaza continue breastfeeding under extremely difficult conditions, with over 210,000 caregivers participating in group sessions and more than 160,000 receiving individual support this year. This year's theme, 'Breastfeeding for a sustainable start in life: strengthen what works,' calls for continued investment in interventions that enhance breastfeeding outcomes.

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UNITED NATIONS, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- UN humanitarians said Monday that weekend attacks in Gaza reportedly killed dozens of people and damaged a medical storage facility amid feared medical supply shortages.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said the weekend casualties reportedly included children and other civilians.
"Humanitarian partners warn that funding constraints continue to drive shortages of essential medical supplies, including insulin for patients with Type 1 diabetes and medicines for cardiovascular diseases," OCHA said.
The office said that hemodialysis services were short on key supplies, particularly vascular access supplies, while scarce quantities of cardiac catheterization materials are affecting cardiac services, squeezing…
More supplies required to prevent and control infections are pending Israeli approval to be brought into Gaza.
Gaza health authorities have reported that more than 150 fatalities, including dozens of civilians, were documented in July, the deadliest month so far this year.
OCHA said most strikes are being reported in the western half of the Gaza Strip, where virtually all 2.1 million people are concentrated.
According to the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), mothers in Gaza continue breastfeeding under extremely difficult conditions.

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