Gaza: The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has predicted that more than 100,000 children and 37,000 pregnant and lactating women in Gaza will suffer from acute malnutrition by April 2026. He emphasized the challenges faced by at least 1.6 million people in the region who are currently experiencing a high level of acute food insecurity.
According to National Iraqi News Agency, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus explained that although there have been significant improvements in food security and nutrition in Gaza following a ceasefire, the fight against famine in the area remains "very fragile." The potential for a renewed conflict and a halt to humanitarian aid could lead to a worst-case scenario where the entire Gaza Strip might face the risk of famine by mid-April 2026.