<p>A new scientific study reveals the immense challenge facing Gaza's healthcare system in rehabilitating people injured during the war. According to the research, an estimated <strong>116,000 people were injured between October 7, 2023, and May 1, 2025</strong>.</p><p>The study was conducted by researchers from <strong>Duke University</strong>, <strong>Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust</strong> in the United Kingdom, in collaboration with specialists from <strong>Al-Shifa Hospital</strong> in Gaza. Its findings were published in the peer-reviewed journal <strong>eClinicalMedicine</strong>.</p><p>The challenge is not only the number of injuries, but also their severity and complexity. Researchers estimate that <strong>up to 46,000 people</strong> require specialized reconstructive surgery to save limbs, repair facial and jaw injuries, treat severe burns, and rebuild damaged tissue. These procedures are essential before patients can begin physical rehabilitation and regain mobility.</p><p>The study also warns that this number could rise to <strong>nearly 68,000 by the end of 2026</strong> if rehabilitation and reconstructive surgical services are not expanded to meet growing medical needs.</p><p>This means that tens of thousands of people in Gaza will require long-term rehabilitation, including physical therapy, psychosocial support, prosthetic services, and occupational therapy, to help them regain as much independence as possible and rebuild their lives.</p><p>The findings underscore an important reality: the challenge extends far beyond emergency medical care. Gaza urgently needs a comprehensive and sustainable rehabilitation system that ensures continued medical support, specialized rehabilitation services, and opportunities for people with disabilities and war injuries to return to daily life with dignity and independence.</p><p>At <strong>Bridges of Hope for Development and Rehabilitation Association</strong>, we are committed to sharing the latest scientific research and humanitarian evidence while advocating for greater investment in rehabilitation programs. These services are essential to protecting lives, preventing permanent disabilities, and helping thousands of people in Gaza move toward recovery and hope.</p>
