Executive summary – poverty in Gaza

World Food Programme 27/05/19

Half of the vulnerable households in Gaza have poor or barely acceptable food consumption. Almost all of those households (93%) are not eating enough iron rich foods, increasing the risk of anaemia. Malnutrition is high among pregnant women (18%) and mothers of young infants (14%) putting at risk the life and growth of the unborn child.  Nearly one third (30%) of pregnant women are not taking much-needed micronutrient supplements. Access and steady availability of supplies are of concern … Only 14 percent of the children are able to consume an acceptable diet which ensures an adequate number of meals and variety of food…