LONDON: Palestinian health institutions in the Gaza Strip have reported that 6,000 amputations have been carried out since the Israeli military campaign in the territory began in late 2023.
Children account for 25 percent of all amputations, while women make up 12.7 percent. Both groups urgently require long-term rehabilitation programs, according to the Wafa news agency.
The shortage of medical resources and assistive devices worsens the suffering of amputees, affecting thousands of wounded individuals and their families in Gaza, they added.
They called for international organizations to support rehabilitation services and psychosocial support, especially for children facing permanent disabilities at a young age.
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in October has ended two years of military conflict in Gaza. Israel is accused of committing genocide in the region, resulting in more than 65,000 deaths, the majority of whom are women and children.
