Chickenpox cases among Gaza children hit 10,000
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Health officials in Gaza report that chickenpox cases detected among children have reached nearly 10,000. Lack of access to vaccines, malnutrition, crowded shelters, and disruptions to health services are increasing the risk of a wider outbreak.