Publications by authors named "Ghada Al-Jadba"
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- Gaza faces severe food insecurity, prompting the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) to assess the nutritional status and food security of schoolchildren entering first grade in mid-2023.
- The study involved a systematic sampling of children during annual health exams at six clinics, where parents provided consent and data on household food security and dietary habits were gathered.
- Out of approximately 34,000 children examined, around 16,000 participated in the nutritional assessments, revealing critical insights into the children’s diet diversity and overall health in the context of food scarcity.
Background: The United Nations Relief and Work Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) is one of the main health-care providers in the Gaza Strip. It provides primary health services to approximately 1·3 million Palestine refugees, comprising approximately 76% of the population of the Gaza Strip. UNRWA has well-prepared emergency health plans that are based on previous conflict experiences.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPalestine refugees comprise the largest refugee population in the world, most of whom are encamped in Middle Eastern countries. In the Gaza Strip, where ∼1.4 million Palestinians reside, there are high prevalences of anemia and multiple micronutrient deficiencies (MNDs), including those of iron, zinc, vitamins A, B, D, and E, ranging from 11.
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- The blockade in Gaza has severely limited access to professional development for healthcare providers, leading to a shortage of qualified family physicians.
- A postgraduate Diploma in Family Medicine was introduced to improve training for 15 primary care doctors, which was assessed through focus groups and patient feedback.
- Graduates reported enhanced patient engagement and collaborative skills, resulting in significantly better patient outcomes compared to non-graduates, highlighting the importance of structured training in resource-constrained environments.
Background: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has periodically estimated infant mortality rates (IMR) among Palestine refugees in the Gaza Strip (Gaza). These surveys have recorded a decline from 127 per 1000 live births in 1960 to 20.2 in 2006.
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