PALESTINE: Thematic report03 May 2024 Impact of the war in Gaza on the sexual and reproductive health and health rights of women and girls CRISIS OVERVIEW centres not functional (62 out of 88) (WHO and Health Cluster 02/05/2024). [...] The current maternal mortality ratio is not available because of limited information and the daily occurrence of deaths from attacks; it is likely to have increased because of the lack of Prior to 7 October 2023, at least 94,000 women and girls lacked access to SRH services (UNFPA healthcare access (KII 29/04/2024; KII 15/04/2024). [...] Miscarriages increased by 300% between October–December 2023 because of health complications This report highlights the impact of the conflict that started on 7 October on the SRH rights from lack of available care and resources, combined with mental health and psychosocial of the people of Gaza. [...] Because of lack of education and counselling, maternal and neonatal health, the availability of neonatal units, and contraceptive access there is a risk of a generation growing without sufficient information on their health and remain limited as a result of conflict constraints and the ever-changing context. [...] The lack of access to healthcare resources, hygiene products, safe spaces, and education makes women and girls vulnerable to a range of negative outcomes, including maternal and newborn deaths, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and other diseases resulting from the lack of water and limited hygiene, and limited control over their reproductive choices.
- Pages
- 6
- Published in
- Switzerland
