Gaza Hospitals Struggle with Painkiller Shortages Amid Overwhelming Patient Influx

Patients in Gaza are undergoing surgery without access to morphine and painkillers as supplies run low during the Israel-Hamas war. The lack of pain management is particularly affecting children, with doctors unable to provide adequate relief even for severe burns. The ongoing conflict has also damaged hospitals and medical centers, leaving many out of service. Human rights groups warn that the limited aid reaching Gaza is insufficient, and the World Health Organization has called for a humanitarian ceasefire and unrestricted access to address the catastrophic situation.