UN flags major risks in Gaza as infestations surge

5 days ago

The UN has warned of "major public health risks" facing civilians in Gaza, with rodent and ectoparasite infestations reported in 83% of displacement sites assessed earlier this month. Citing the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), UN spokesperson Farhan Haq said during a news conference on Wednesday that "civilians in Gaza face major public health risks, adding to the