World Health Organization, the World Food Programme, UNICEF, the Palestine Red Crescent Society, Mercy Corps and Doctors Without Borders all lack concrete, long-term plans to address health needs in Gaza. Most people in Gaza are living in crowded conditions without sewage treatment and trash removal. As of 21 February, only 18 of the 40 hospitals in Gaza were still functioning, but with reduced capacity.
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