Human Act continued supporting the fighting of malnutrition in Gaza through Ard El Insan Association. Support was provided to 40 children aged 0-5 years who suffers from malnutrition after medical assessment children were put in 3 categories anemia, wasting (low weight-for-height), and Growth Faltering. Children were provided with medication, nutrition’s and meals. Awareness sessions were also provided for children’s parents to assure a better healthy growth for the children. By the end of the intervention 74% of children have recovered while 14% were referred to another specialized treatment.
Malnutrition is a serious problem in Gaza, a recent study by the World Food Programme stated. It found that 86 percent of children under the age of 5 living near Gaza’s boundary with Israel did not have a minimal accepted diet.
A doctor from Ard Al Ensan organization examines one of the children being supported by the management of moderately and severely malnourished and Anemic Children in Gaza.