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Daisugi, Growing Trees Out of Other Trees? | From Behind the Pen

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Pregnant women in Gaza require urgent protection – The Lancet

…Approximately 183 women are estimated to give birth daily in Gaza, of whom 15% are expected to need additional medical care due to pregnancy or birth-related complications.

Currently in Gaza, 39% of hospitals are partially functioning and nearly two-thirds of primary health-care facilities are shut down.

There are crucial shortages of drugs, blood products, and medical supplies, and fuel is being severely rationed at the remaining partially functional hospitals. These shortages severely curtail access to life-saving obstetric care for women who are pregnant or postpartum. Statements from health providers in Gaza indicate that some surgical procedures, including caesarean sections, have been conducted without anaesthesia and at times without electricity…

Source: Pregnant women in Gaza require urgent protection – The Lancet

Israel Gaza war: Deal reached on aid to Gaza, including to hostages

Israel and Hamas have reached a deal to allow more humanitarian aid into war-ravaged Gaza, Qatari mediators say.

They say that under a deal brokered by Qatar and France, medicines will be given to hostages held by Hamas.

In return Israel will allow more basic supplies into Gaza. Conditions in the territory are dire after more than three months of Israeli bombardment.

Meanwhile the US says it is hopeful that further talks could lead to the release of more hostages.

The US Middle East envoy has been in Qatar to discuss the possibility of such a deal, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said on Tuesday.

Source: Israel Gaza war: Deal reached on aid to Gaza, including to hostages