WORLDJul 11 · 01:20 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYEHilal Saki

OCHA says war heightens risks for women in southern Lebanon

OCHA reports that women and girls in southern Lebanon face increased risks of gender-based violence and limited access to maternal health services due to Israeli military operations. Over 16,000 pregnant women are among displaced populations, with three hospitals and 36 healthcare centers closed or damaged.

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