Dangerous skin diseases spreading among children in Gaza

Children in Gaza are suffering from body sores and infections due to poor hygiene in overcrowded tent camps. Lack of cleaning supplies, destroyed sanitation systems, and scarce water exacerbate the spread of disease. The health crisis is dire, with a polio epidemic and increasing bacterial infections. Israeli attacks have worsened conditions, killing many children and leaving survivors vulnerable to famine and disease. Al Jazeera’s Michael Appel reports. Dr Mukesh Kapila was the emergencies director for the World Health Organizaton as well as a Medical Doctor. He is now professor emeritus of Global Health & Humanitarian Affairs at University of Manchester. He joins us live from Geneva to discuss the latest updates. Subscribe to our channel: Follow us on Twitter: Find us on Facebook: Check our website: Check out our Instagram page:
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