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World Health Organization (WHO) This Thursday he regretted that at least a quarter of people were injured V Gaza Strip because of offensive launched in October by the Israeli army present serious physical consequences, many of them for life, so he stressed the importance I offer rehabilitation services to affected patients.

Based on an analysis of the types of injuries sustained by victims in the area, it is assumed that from 13,455 to 17,550 people gift lsevere limb injuriesmore than of them 3000 would result in amputations.

🆕 At least a quarter of people were injured #Loop estimated to have life-changing injuries requiring rehabilitation services now and for years to come: WHO report https://t.co/L02A58E3cQ pic.twitter.com/f8SSaDvOlP

— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) September 12, 2024

“Tremendous growth rehabilitation needs occurs in parallel withthe continuing collapse of the health care system“the doctor explained Richard Pieperkorn, WHO Representative in Occupied Palestinian Territories.

Patients are unable to get the care they need. Acute rehabilitation services are severely disrupted and specialist care for complex injuries is unavailable, putting patients’ lives at risk.

Analysis of types of injuries during the conflict in the city of #Loop found that severe limb injuries were the main type requiring rehabilitation.

Amputations followed, followed by severe burns, spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injury.
Many will have more than one injury… pic.twitter.com/XV2ouDqfyh

— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) September 12, 2024

In this sense, he stressed the need “immediate and long-term emergency care to meet these needs”, given that at presentOnly 17 of Gaza’s 36 hospitals are still functioning. partiallywhile community-based primary health care services are often suspended or unavailable due to lack of security, attacks and repeated evacuation orders.

Currently, only 17 of the country’s 36 hospitals are partially operational. #Loopwhile primary health care and community services are often suspended or made unavailable due to insecurity, attacks and repeated evacuation orders https://t.co/L02A58E3cQ pic.twitter.com/INpX6dcIC4

— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) September 12, 2024

Thus, the organization recalled that The only limb reconstruction and rehabilitation center in Gazalocated in the city. Nasser Medical Complex supported by WHOstopped working in December 2023 because of lack of supplies as specialized medical personnel “he was forced to leave in search of safety” and was subsequently attacked.

Most of the rehabilitation staff have been laid off, and as of May 10, 39 physical therapists were reported killed.

Inpatient rehabilitation and prosthetic services are no longer available, and the number of people with injuries who require assistive devices far exceeds… pic.twitter.com/P67kfdAJML

— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) September 12, 2024

Unfortunately, many of Gaza’s rehabilitation staff have now been displaced. As of May 10, 39 physiotherapists have reportedly died. Inpatient rehabilitation and prosthetic services are no longer available, and the number of injured people requiring assistive devices far exceeds the amount of equipment available in the Gaza Strip.

The document also discusses lack of stock of health products and helpsuch as wheelchairs and crutches, supplies that are “difficult to replenish due to restrictions on aid flowing into Gaza.”

“In the midst of ongoing hostilities It is essential to guarantee access to all essential health services, including rehabilitation to prevent illness and death,” the text says, calling for a ceasefire “fundamental to “to restore the health care system and meet growing needs.”

(Europe Press)