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Al Jazeera
2026-04-22
Gaza sees major rise in stillbirths and birth defects due to war
The conflict in Gaza has led to alarming health statistics, showing a 140% increase in stillbirths and a doubling of congenital anomalies. These figures highlight the devastating, long-term medical impacts of the war.
Gaza sees a 140% rise in stillbirths and a doubling of congenital anomalies as the devastating impacts of war linger.