Gaza: The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that approximately 42,000 people in the Gaza Strip have suffered life-changing injuries due to the ongoing conflict, a quarter of which have occurred among children.

According to Qatar News Agency, a report published Thursday by the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that life-changing injuries constitute a quarter of the total reported injuries, totaling 167,376 people injured since October 2023. More than 5,000 people have undergone amputations. The report also noted the widespread occurrence of other severe injuries, including arm and leg injuries, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, and major burns. These injuries increase the need for specialized surgical and rehabilitation services and profoundly impact patients and their families throughout Gaza.

The report further highlighted the prevalence of complex facial and eye injuries, particularly among patients scheduled for medical evacuation outside Gaza. These conditions often lead to disfigurement, disability, and social stigma.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), stated during a press conference that two years of conflict have devastated the health system and inflicted significant suffering on Palestinians. He added that the destruction of civilian infrastructure in Gaza is massive and will take a long time to rebuild, while the damage to people's physical and mental health is even worse.