Author: By DR. ITAY GAL

The Health Crisis in Gaza: Urgent Action Needed Infectious diseases are spreading in the Gaza Strip, endangering the 108 hostages. Recent reports from health organizations reveal violent epidemics of bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections resulting from poor hygiene conditions in combat zones. Toddler Kfir Bibas, who did not complete his infant vaccinations before his abduction, is at the highest risk. Along with the polio epidemic, bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections have spread, posing life-threatening risks. Data from Schneider Hospital shows severe hygiene conditions with fecal bacteria found in children and women. Lice, skin infections, and malnutrition further increase the risk…