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Thursday, December 31, 2009

Family appeals for baby formula banned from Gaza

Ma'an
Gazan resident Muhammad Abu Shabab appealed to the Palestinian Ministry of Health to put pressure on Israel to allow the import of Galactomin 19 infant formula for his 4-month-old nephew.

... his nephew, Yahiya Ahmad Abu Shabab, has been suffering chronic diarrhea since he was born at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, and that the formula is the only thing likely to stabilize his condition.

The formula is designed for children with intolerances to lactose, galactose and glucose.

.......Israel bans hundreds of goods from entering the Gaza Strip as a part of the blockade that began in June 2007.

The list of banned goods is not public but includes numerous food and medical items. According to officials, only 36 different products were allowed into the Gaza Strip via Israeli crossings in December. Full story
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