Juan Brignardello Vela
Juan Brignardello, asesor de seguros, se especializa en brindar asesoramiento y gestión comercial en el ámbito de seguros y reclamaciones por siniestros para destacadas empresas en el mercado peruano e internacional.
Amidst the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Gaza Strip is facing a humanitarian crisis of dire proportions, with the World Health Organization (W.H.O.) warning of 'famine-like conditions' that are causing immense suffering among the population, particularly children. The director general of the W.H.O., Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, expressed grave concerns about the lack of sufficient food reaching those most in need in Gaza. He revealed that 1,600 children under 5 years old have been treated for severe acute malnutrition, with 8,000 more diagnosed with acute malnutrition. Tragically, 32 deaths from malnutrition have been reported, with 28 of them being children under the age of 5. Despite efforts by the W.H.O. and its partners to scale up nutrition services in Gaza, the dire living conditions and restricted access to aid have hindered their ability to provide adequate support, putting the lives of malnourished children at risk. Limited facilities capable of treating severely malnourished patients further exacerbate the crisis. The blame for the hunger crisis in Gaza has been directed towards Israel's restrictions on aid entering the enclave. While Israel maintains that sufficient food supplies are reaching Gaza, accusations have been made that Hamas is hoarding and stealing the aid. The Israeli agency responsible for coordinating aid deliveries into Gaza did not offer an immediate response to the allegations. Hamas, on the other hand, accused Israel of waging a "brutal war of starvation" and called on Arab and Muslim nations to pressure Israel into allowing more aid to reach Gaza. The closure of key aid entry points, such as the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza, has further exacerbated the humanitarian situation. As international aid agencies grapple with the complexities of delivering assistance in the midst of conflict, concerns are mounting that the situation in Gaza may soon reach famine levels. Experts warn that even if aid flows increase, the impact of prolonged malnutrition and lack of medical care may lead to widespread death, particularly among the most vulnerable populations. The unfolding crisis in Gaza serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for immediate action to alleviate the suffering of its inhabitants and prevent a further escalation of the humanitarian catastrophe in the region.