Increase in caesarean section births raises infection risks

Duha Abu Yousef, a 24-year-old mother in Gaza, underwent an emergency caesarean section after struggling with severe anemia due to food shortages exacerbated by ongoing conflict. Throughout her pregnancy, she faced malnutrition and psychological distress, including the loss of family members. The number of caesarean sections in Gaza has risen amid a health system collapse, with many women arriving late for care and facing increased risks of infection due to inadequate medical resources.

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