A one-year-old Palestinian girl, Siwar Ashour, returned to Gaza from Jordan after receiving treatment for severe nutritional issues but fell ill shortly after her return. Her grandmother reported worsening symptoms, and doctors identified a gastro-intestinal infection exacerbated by poor hygiene conditions in Gaza’s hospitals, which are overwhelmed with child patients. Siwar’s family faced challenges obtaining specialized baby formula due to confiscation by Israeli officials. The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire, with significant shortages of medical supplies and a rising number of infections among children.
