‘Dogs eat corpses’: Gaza ‘on the brink of medical disaster’

CAIRO, Nov. 23 (Sputnik) – European diplomats and the United Nations Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Middle East (UNRWA) have reportedly warned of the first signs of an outbreak of gastrointestinal and skin diseases in the southern Gaza Strip. Harrys.

“This is not an epidemic among the population, but an increase in vomiting, diarrhea and weight loss,” a diplomat clarified after meeting with representatives of humanitarian organizations in Gaza. Reportedly due to poor drinking water quality and sanitation , an outbreak of gastroenteritis.

Likewise, UNRWA noted the first signs of an outbreak of skin diseases in children. “We have been warning Israel about this type of incident for weeks. There are early signs on the ground and we hope Israel will allow measures to limit the problem,” a diplomat said. “

An “unparalleled” tragedy

The report said Western diplomats trying to move aid to Gaza believe the region is “on the verge of a medical catastrophe” due to the number of hospital beds in the south, emergency health measures in place and a lack of medical care. Medical personnel are barely enough to alleviate the shortage.

Diplomats also assured that the Hebrew state has a clear interest in preventing disease outbreaks and is aware of the danger, as it could harm Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip and even affect soldiers of the Israeli army. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are deployed there.

Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majid Ansari told The Independent that the level of death and destruction in Gaza was “unparalleled” and that there was not enough aid to cope. damage. “The death toll exceeds 15,000, and all hospitals in northern Gaza are out of service. “Dogs are eating corpses in the streets,” he said. (Sputnik)