Infection prevention and control and water, sanitation and hygiene measures in health-care settings and shelters/congregate settings in Gaza: Technical note, 22 February 2024

The situation in the Gaza Strip is dire, with syndromic surveillance revealing high rates of infectious diseases. The risk of further spread may be exacerbated by several factors, including overcrowding, inadequate water and sanitation, disruption of routine healthcare services, and a dysfunctional health system due to the ongoing conflict.