‘Screaming from nightmares’: Surging amputations for Gaza children
An increasing number of children are suffering serious wounds during escalating Israeli attacks, leading to a surge in amputations, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) says.
Gaza already has the highest number of amputees per capita worldwide, with about 4,000 people losing limbs in Israeli bombardment.
“These are children who have lost limbs who wake up screaming from nightmares, who no longer feel safe even in their own families,” Ciaran Donnelly, IRC’s senior vice president, said in a statement.
“Our teams are doing everything possible to support them, but without safe access and basic supplies, their recovery is at risk of stalling completely.”
In a new survey, the IRC also reported one in three children in Gaza has gone without food for a full day, and only 1 percent of homes in the entire Strip are food secure.
Eman al-Kholi, whose leg was amputated after being wounded in an Israeli attack that killed her parents, receives treatment at the European Hospital in Rafah, southern Gaza
At least 15,600 patients awaiting medical evacuation from Gaza: WHO
At least 15,600 patients, including 3,800 children, are waiting for medical evacuation from Gaza to receive lifesaving care outside the besieged enclave, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) says.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on X that the WHO is supporting the evacuation of patients, stressing the urgent need for access to treatment.
He also welcomed a joint statement issued by 24 foreign ministers, two development ministers and EU Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib offering support for the treatment of critical patients from Gaza.
