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Gaza Infant's Health Declines After Jordan Hospital Stay
22 Dec
Summary
- A one-year-old Palestinian girl returned to Gaza after treatment in Jordan is now hospitalized.
- The child suffers from severe nutritional problems and a gastro-intestinal infection.
- Doctors are providing necessary treatment but her condition remains critical.
A one-year-old Palestinian girl, Siwar Ashour, who had been receiving medical treatment in Jordan for severe nutritional issues, has been returned to a hospital in Gaza. She had spent six months in Amman under a medical evacuation program, but her health rapidly declined within days of her repatriation on December 3rd.
Now admitted to al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in central Gaza, Siwar is being treated for a gastro-intestinal infection. Her weakened immune system and difficulty absorbing nutrients necessitate specialized care, including specific baby formula. Doctors indicate her situation is serious despite ongoing medical intervention.
The child's grandmother expressed deep concern over Siwar's worsening condition, noting persistent symptoms of illness following her return. This situation highlights the ongoing challenges faced by vulnerable children in Gaza amidst the ongoing conflict.
