WHO reports 40,000 Gazans with serious injuries needing rehabilitation

Nearly 42,000 people in Gaza have suffered life-changing injuries since October 7, 2023, according to a WHO report, with one in four being children and over 5,000 requiring amputations. The health system is nearing collapse, with only 14 of 36 hospitals partially functional and a critical shortage of rehabilitation services and specialists, prompting calls for urgent protection and medical support.

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