UNFPA reports miscarriage rates in Gaza have tripled amid war-driven hardships

In Gaza, the United Nations Population Fund has documented almost 4,000 pregnancy losses from January to June 2026, a rate more than three times higher than in late 2025. Physicians at the Nasr Medical Complex, including pediatric chief Ahmed Al-Farra, describe the increase as alarming and tie it to extreme food insecurity, repeated displacement, and disrupted prenatal services. UNFPA’s statement highlights that most losses occurred in the first trimester, with over half of pregnant women suffering from anemia, reflecting worsening nutrition and health.

A forthcoming UNFPA report will examine the underlying causes in greater depth. Meanwhile, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs notes that sexual and reproductive health metrics continue to decline, and Israel’s COGAT reports that over two million tons of food have entered Gaza, though many families still struggle to obtain safe water and adequate nutrition. Residents like Eman Abu Fasifsa, who recently miscarried after a strong explosion and chronic hardship, illustrate the human toll of the ongoing crisis.