The share of children with signs of acute malnutrition in August reached 13.5 percent in gas. The level of children’s malnutrition in the gas sector in August exceeded the record indicator of July Humanitarian assistance The situation with children among children in the gas sector continues to deteriorate rapidly, and the data confirmed by the Unisef for August indicate the record level of acute malnutrition among the examined children. 62 > 62 >According to the results of the study, the share of children with signs of acute malnutrition in August reached 13.5 percent, while in July this figure was 8.3 percent. In the city of Gaza, where hunger was officially confirmed last month, the level of hospitalization of children with malnutrition reached 19 percent – compared with 16 percent in July. & Amp; NBSP; in August, 12,800 children with acute malnutrition were identified in the sector. However, the total number of examined decreased due to the closure of ten outpatient centers-in connection with orders for evacuation and strengthening of hostilities. In July, with the wider possibilities of screening and less military activity, 13 thousand such cases were revealed. & Amp; nbsp; the share of children hospitalized with a severe form of acute malnutrition – the most dangerous – sharply increased: in August it amounted to 23 percent, while six months ago it was 12 interest. & nbsp; closing power centers “In August, every fifth child in Gaza was diagnosed with acute malnutrition, and each of them needed the support provided by UNICEF,” said Catherine Russell Executive Director Katherine Catherine. – Despite the fact that we managed to deliver more humanitarian goods, military escalation led to the closure of a number of power centers, which made the children even more vulnerable. No child should suffer from malnutrition. ”& Amp; nbsp; Unisef warns that with limited or completely absent access to shelters and basic services, the continuing military operations lead to huge casuals among the civilian population and almost complete destruction of vital systems necessary for children for survival. & Amp; nbsp; in addition Pregnant and lactating women suffer. Due to the reduction of nutrition services and the lack of sustainable support, risks for mothers and babies are extremely high. Already now, every fifth child in gas is born prematurely or with insufficient weight. & Amp; nbsp; expansion of supplies unisef is working to expand the supply of vital food products and their distribution with partners at about 140 sites throughout the sector. The reserves of finished therapeutic foods have increased and should cover the needs for the treatment of acute form of malnutrition until the end of the year. However, other critical food products for babies, pregnant women and lactating women are not enough. & Amp; NBSP; after a partial resumption of commercial supplies to gas, the product range in the markets expanded, and prices began to decline. Nevertheless, many goods are still inaccessible or too expensive for the most vulnerable families. & Amp; NBSP; UNICEF emphasizes the urgent need to increase food for residents of Gaza, improve its delivery and accessibility, as well as supply supply, fuel, gas, shelters and resources for the production of products. It is extremely important to restore the healthcare system, maintain primary health care and ensure stable supplies of medical products. It is also necessary to restore commercial flows, market mechanisms and local products to avoid the most severe consequences of hunger.