A three-year-old Palestinian boy named Amr al-Hams is fighting for his life in Gaza after sustaining brain damage from shrapnel caused by an Israeli airstrike on his family's tent. His pregnant mother was killed in the attack, and his father is deeply affected by the loss. Amr is now immobile, unable to speak or move, and is losing weight while receiving insufficient medical care due to Gaza's severely strained healthcare system amid the ongoing Israeli blockade and conflict. The blockade has also prevented him from leaving Gaza for necessary medical treatment. Since March, only 200 children out of 2,500 awaiting lifesaving treatment and rehabilitation have been evacuated. Thousands more require medical care that is currently unavailable. The healthcare system in Gaza has largely collapsed, with shortages of supplies and medical personnel. The conflict has resulted in thousands of new amputee cases, mostly children, with over 4,500 reported since 2023, according to UN data. Efforts such as 3D modeling prosthetics by Pakistan-based Bioniks aim to address some of the healthcare challenges. Additionally, other children in Gaza face harsh living conditions, including a lack of basic necessities, illustrated by scenes of children repairing torn shoes amid the rubble. Another child, Menna Al-Gharabli, survived an Israeli massacre but suffers from severe burns and worsening medical conditions. The ongoing Israeli military operations and blockade continue to exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, severely impacting children and the healthcare infrastructure.
Using smartphone photos for 3D modeling, Pakistan-based Bioniks’ prosthetics address Gaza’s healthcare crisis amid Israel’s genocidal war. Over 4,500 new amputee cases, mostly children, emerged in Gaza since 2023 according to UN data
Three-year-old Menna Al-Gharabli survived an Israeli massacre that claimed the lives of most of her family, but she sustained severe burns, including to her internal organs, that have worsened her medical condition. https://t.co/xhOwWD4rI5
Amir (13) viel van zijn fatbike en liep een zeldzame breuk op: 'Constant hulp nodig' https://t.co/gsZqOv7wCi