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The GHL methodology is a reasonable approach in the absence of precise data/access to Gaza, but comes with a number of caveats.
This estimate is among our LOWER BOUNDS. The scale of this catastrophe demands urgent action.
More info in the upcoming report + code and data release.
6/6
This estimate is among our LOWER BOUNDS. The scale of this catastrophe demands urgent action.
More info in the upcoming report + code and data release.
6/6
June 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The GHL methodology is a reasonable approach in the absence of precise data/access to Gaza, but comes with a number of caveats.
This estimate is among our LOWER BOUNDS. The scale of this catastrophe demands urgent action.
More info in the upcoming report + code and data release.
6/6
This estimate is among our LOWER BOUNDS. The scale of this catastrophe demands urgent action.
More info in the upcoming report + code and data release.
6/6
3. Bodies under the rubble: based on scaling MoH figure from Apr 2024 toincreases in infra destruction and media coverage (not updated sincelast UNOSAT release, Sept 2024)
4. Deaths from disrupted healthcare access for patients with chronic disease: GHL estimate (not updated since July 2024)
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4. Deaths from disrupted healthcare access for patients with chronic disease: GHL estimate (not updated since July 2024)
5/6
June 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
3. Bodies under the rubble: based on scaling MoH figure from Apr 2024 toincreases in infra destruction and media coverage (not updated sincelast UNOSAT release, Sept 2024)
4. Deaths from disrupted healthcare access for patients with chronic disease: GHL estimate (not updated since July 2024)
5/6
4. Deaths from disrupted healthcare access for patients with chronic disease: GHL estimate (not updated since July 2024)
5/6
2. Deaths "attributable to outright starvation or to the interaction of food consumption deficits and disease", based on the IPC (Integrated Food Security Phase Classification) acute malnutrition assessments
www.ipcinfo.org/ipc-country-...
4/6
www.ipcinfo.org/ipc-country-...
4/6
June 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
2. Deaths "attributable to outright starvation or to the interaction of food consumption deficits and disease", based on the IPC (Integrated Food Security Phase Classification) acute malnutrition assessments
www.ipcinfo.org/ipc-country-...
4/6
www.ipcinfo.org/ipc-country-...
4/6
It relies on 4 components:
1. Casualties reported by the Ministry of Health: only includes deaths from direct military action (bombing, drones, ...)
Those who don't reach healthcare facilities/are buried under rubble/die from starvation or disease, are NOT counted.
data.techforpalestine.org
3/6
1. Casualties reported by the Ministry of Health: only includes deaths from direct military action (bombing, drones, ...)
Those who don't reach healthcare facilities/are buried under rubble/die from starvation or disease, are NOT counted.
data.techforpalestine.org
3/6
June 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
It relies on 4 components:
1. Casualties reported by the Ministry of Health: only includes deaths from direct military action (bombing, drones, ...)
Those who don't reach healthcare facilities/are buried under rubble/die from starvation or disease, are NOT counted.
data.techforpalestine.org
3/6
1. Casualties reported by the Ministry of Health: only includes deaths from direct military action (bombing, drones, ...)
Those who don't reach healthcare facilities/are buried under rubble/die from starvation or disease, are NOT counted.
data.techforpalestine.org
3/6
In July 2024, US doctors, nurses, and medical staff who worked in Gaza launched the Gaza Healthcare Letters campaign, aiming to get Biden admin to implement a ceasefire and arms embargo.
Their methodology attempts to capture deaths missing from official counts.
www.gazahealthcareletters.org
2/6
Their methodology attempts to capture deaths missing from official counts.
www.gazahealthcareletters.org
2/6
June 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
In July 2024, US doctors, nurses, and medical staff who worked in Gaza launched the Gaza Healthcare Letters campaign, aiming to get Biden admin to implement a ceasefire and arms embargo.
Their methodology attempts to capture deaths missing from official counts.
www.gazahealthcareletters.org
2/6
Their methodology attempts to capture deaths missing from official counts.
www.gazahealthcareletters.org
2/6
In July 2024, US doctors, nurses, and medical staff who worked in Gaza launched the Gaza Healthcare Letters campaign, aiming to get Biden admin to implement a ceasefire and arms embargo.
Their methodology attempts to capture deaths missing from official counts.
www.gazahealthcareletters.org
2/6
Their methodology attempts to capture deaths missing from official counts.
www.gazahealthcareletters.org
2/6
June 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM
In July 2024, US doctors, nurses, and medical staff who worked in Gaza launched the Gaza Healthcare Letters campaign, aiming to get Biden admin to implement a ceasefire and arms embargo.
Their methodology attempts to capture deaths missing from official counts.
www.gazahealthcareletters.org
2/6
Their methodology attempts to capture deaths missing from official counts.
www.gazahealthcareletters.org
2/6