"Overwhelmed Hospitals in Gaza: The Mounting Toll on Health Services"

Health services in Gaza are struggling to cope with tens of thousands of casualties of the continuing Israeli offensive, leading to a catastrophic and deteriorating situation as medical staff are exhausted and facilities lack essential supplies. Tens of thousands with chronic illnesses have gone without treatment for months, leaving their bodies weakened by malnutrition, cold, and fatigue. The situation is dire, with hospitals damaged, medication in short supply, and disease spreading rapidly in unsanitary conditions. The ongoing conflict has resulted in a severe humanitarian crisis, with civilians, especially children, suffering from a lack of medical care and essential supplies.
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- War on Gaza: British gynaecologist describes scenes of horror in hospitals Middle East Eye
- Gaza doctor describes conditions inside his overwhelmed hospital as Israeli forces advance CBS News
- Palestinians dying daily in overwhelmed hospitals: UN The Hill
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