Up to 86,000 people could die in Gaza in the next 6 months due to war, disease and starvation. There’s one latrine for every 500 people and only 4 trucks of aid per day.
At the International Development Select Committee, we heard evidence about the appalling humanitarian situation from experts working on the ground. The Committee published our report on the ongoing crisis. You can read more about it here
It's important that we meet our net zero obligations - it'll save lives here and around the world. With 65 million people living on vulnerable, low-lying island nations, susceptible to flooding and extreme weather, we need climate action now.
Today, I asked Dr Ghada Al Jabda, Chief of Health in Gaza for UNRWA about the dire situation facing hospitals in Gaza.
According to the latest reports, 64% of hospitals in Gaza are non-operational and many are struggling to provide effective care.
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