The situation of the injured in the Gaza Strip is extremely worrying. To be more precise: it’s dramatic. Due to the ongoing conflict and unstable political environment, many innocent people suffer serious injuries in the brutal chaos of war on the streets of Gaza, often leading to amputations.

The exact number of people who have lost one or more limbs varies and is constantly changing due to ongoing violence and limited access to appropriate medical care. The only thing that is certain is that the number is increasing every day. The official authorities currently speak of around 20,000 people who need a prosthesis.

Physical and psychological challenges

The situation is extremely challenging for those affected by amputation – both physically and psychologically. On the one hand, they have to deal with the physical consequences and limitations of their injuries, but on the other hand they also have to deal with social stigma. They often face financial difficulties and limited access to appropriate rehabilitation and prosthetic care.
The limited resources in the Gaza Strip make it difficult everyday to meet the needs of these seriously injured people. There is a lack of everything: financial resources, qualified specialists and adequate infrastructure for the production and adjustment of prostheses, and there is a lack of an appropriate environment for the rehabilitation of those affected.