UNRWA warns of disease outbreaks due to waste accumulation in Gaza – Middle East Monitor

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) warned Saturday of the growing risk of disease outbreaks in Gaza as a result of massive waste accumulation, Anadolu reports.

“The war in Gaza is leading to a significant accumulation of waste, which contributes to the spread of disease,” UNRWA said in a statement.

The UN agency said it “continues to provide solid waste collection and transfer services wherever possible.”

UNRWA teams have also “cleaned 150…