UN: Over 2,300 children in Gaza treated for acute malnutrition in January

The UN’s humanitarian agency (Ocha) said over 2,300 children have been admitted for outpatient treatment of acute malnutrition in Gaza since 1 January.

This includes 1,966 children diagnosed with moderate acute malnutrition and 403 children diagnosed with severe acute malnutrition, according to a report by report by the organisation.

"While acute malnutrition was almost nonexistent in Gaza before the escalation of hostilities, lack of access to nutritious food and essential services over 15 months has led to the spread of acute malnutrition, particularly among children under two years," the agency said.

Between 12,000 and 14,000 people, including about 5,000 children, remain in urgent need of medical evacuation.