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Gaza Faces Urgent Need for Amputee Rehabilitation Services

12/5/2025

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The Gaza Health Ministry reports that 6,000 amputees urgently need long-term rehabilitation.
Children make up 25% of amputees.
The Gaza Health Ministry calls on international organizations to prioritize care and expand rehabilitation and mental health access.
Philippe Lazzarini of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) notes Gaza has the highest per-capita rate of child amputees globally, with over 70,000 deaths and 171,000 injuries since October 2023.

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The Gaza Health Ministry reports that 6,000 amputees urgently need long-term rehabilitation.
Children make up 25% of amputees.
The Gaza Health Ministry calls on international organizations to prioritize care and expand rehabilitation and mental health access.
Philippe Lazzarini of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) notes Gaza has the highest per-capita rate of child amputees globally, with over 70,000 deaths and 171,000 injuries since October 2023.