Gaza records 6,000 amputations due to prosthetic shortages
The Ministry of Health in Gaza has reported the registration of over 6,000 amputations since the start of the war, amid increasing medical and rehabilitative needs for the wounded, especially children who account for approximately 25% of those benefiting from prosthetics services. The organization is facing difficulties in securing the necessary materials and equipment to produce prosthetic limbs due to the siege and restrictions on importing supplies, which hampers its ability to meet the rising demand. According to the World Health Organization, around 2,277 individuals with amputated limbs have been assessed between September 2024 and May 2026, most of whom have lower limb amputations, amid the destruction of healthcare facilities and damage to rehabilitation services.
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