Experts warn of further epidemics in Gaza amid rise in Hepatitis A cases

Rising cases of Hepatitis A in Gaza are raising concerns among experts about the risk of more severe epidemics in the enclave.

Dr John Kahler, co-founder of MedGlobal, said in an interview with Anadolu Agency that the destruction of Gaza's healthcare system and other critical infrastructure means outbreaks of salmonella, Shigella and cholera could dramatically increase fatalities.

“Given that the entire public health system and infrastructure has been destroyed, if cholera is introduced into this community, the deaths will mount by powers of 10,” he said.