Child in Gaza Struggles for Life Due to Brain Injury under Blockade Conditions
The healthcare system in Gaza is struggling to cope with the daily bombings and strikes, leaving it severely strained and facing critical shortages of essential supplies and equipment. This is particularly evident in the case of children, with over 33,000 injured since the conflict began, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
Among them is Amr Al-Hams, a 3-year-old boy who was transferred from the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza to Shifa Hospital in Gaza City after an Israeli strike on the former. Amr sustained severe injuries, including shrapnel in his brain, and his condition is critical. His aunt, Nour Al-Hams, reports that he is trying to say "mom," but his speech and movement are impaired. Tragically, Amr's mother was killed in the same strike, and his father is paralyzed by grief.
The ongoing conflict has caused nearly half of Gaza's 36 hospitals to be put out of service. However, it's important to note that over half (18 out of 36) of the hospitals are still operational, albeit under immense pressure. For over 2 1/2 months, Israel blocked all food, medicine, and other supplies from entering Gaza, exacerbating the already dire situation.
International organizations and humanitarian agencies are advocating for unrestricted access to essential supplies and calling for a comprehensive humanitarian response. The United Nations and World Health Organization (WHO) are actively documenting the health crisis and advocating for a ceasefire, having documented numerous attacks on healthcare facilities. The WHO has reported that these attacks further exacerbate the emergency.
The situation for critically injured children like Amr Al-Hams remains critical due to the lack of adequate medical care and rehabilitation services. Despite the ongoing efforts by international organizations and the Gaza Health Ministry, the healthcare system in Gaza continues to struggle with shortages of supplies and equipment due to the ongoing conflict. The international community is urged to take immediate action to alleviate this humanitarian crisis and provide the necessary aid to ensure the survival and recovery of children like Amr.
- The world news is filled with reports of the critical condition of Amr Al-Hams, a 3-year-old boy injured in Gaza, as he battles with shrapnel in his brain and impaired speech and movement.
- Amidst the ongoing conflict, the health-and-wellness sector in Gaza remains severely strained, with over half of its 36 hospitals still operational but under immense pressure.
- Mental-health professionals are concerned about the impact of the ongoing violence on children like Amr, as the United Nations and World Health Organization (WHO) continue to document numerous attacks on healthcare facilities in the east, exacerbating the emergency.
- International organizations and humanitarian agencies are advocating for increased supplies and equipment to address the critical shortages in the Gaza healthcare system, calling for a comprehensive response to ensure the survival and recovery of children like Amr, whose situation remains critical due to the lack of adequate medical care and rehabilitation services.
