# A mother’s touch helps premature babies grow strong in Gaza

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-15 17:43 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/10/15/a-mothers-touch-helps-premature-babies-grow-strong-in-gaza?traffic_source=rss

> Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis has launched a pilot programme offering kangaroo mother care to vulnerable newborns amid shortages in Gaza’s health system. The approach combines prolonged skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding; hospital staff say it supports growth but does not replace intensive treatment when needed.