UNICEF State of Palestine Humanitarian Situation Report No. 1: 01 January - 30 June 2022

Reliefweb
Aug 08, 2022

UNICEF State of Palestine Humanitarian Situation Report No. 1: 01 January - 30 June 2022


HIGHLIGHTS

In 2022, more than 2.1 million people, including 934,000 children in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, are increasingly vulnerable.

35 health facilities were damaged during the May 2021 escalation, this has overwhelmed health facilities leaving an estimated 700,000 children in need of emergency health care services. Child Protection and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support needs also increased significantly. A total of 331 schools and kindergartens sustained damages amounting to US$ 3.5 million.