Post: First Child Death from Extreme Cold Recorded in Gaza Strip

Gaza:The Gaza Strip has reported the first death of a child due to extreme cold during the current winter season. The victim, Kinan Ahmed Arqiq, a 9-month-old child, succumbed to severe hypothermia.

According to Maan News Agency, Kinan was brought to the Nasser Medical Complex after being transferred from the Kuwaiti Hospital. Forensic medicine confirmed that the cause of death was a significant drop in body temperature.

Last winter, the Gaza Strip recorded a total of 10 deaths attributed to the cold, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding cold-related fatalities in the region.