Gaza’s unseen casualties: A surge in stillbirths and birth defects
Al Jazeera·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Gaza's Nasser Hospital reports a surge in congenital anomalies and stillbirths among newborns. Doctors attribute the increase to severe malnutrition, stress, and unsanitary conditions during the conflict. The Ministry of Health states congenital anomaly cases doubled in 2025 compared to 2022. Multiple infants currently hospitalized with heart defects, brain fluid accumulation, and facial deformities.
Key Entities
GazaNasser HospitalMinistry of Healthcongenital anomaliesIsrael