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A Palestinian toddler suffering from a skin disease in Deir Al Balah. The spread of skin diseases has become rampant due to overcrowding. AP
A Palestinian toddler suffering from a skin disease in Deir Al Balah. The spread of skin diseases has become rampant due to overcrowding. AP
Gaza declares polio epidemic 25 years after disease was eradicated in enclave
The spread of the disease is disastrous for neighbouring countries and Israel itself, hospital director says