# Gaza Health Ministry warns malnutrition and starvation reach catastrophic levels

Gaza's Health Ministry says malnutrition and starvation across the enclave have reached catastrophic levels, with worsening food shortages affecting civilians. The warning underscores the deepening humanitarian crisis as aid deliveries remain constrained amid ongoing fighting.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

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- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/16/gaza-malnutrition-and-starvation-at-catastrophic-levels-health-ministry?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:37:25 +0000