"Gauze saves lives, but Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City must ration what little it has, months into a supposed ceasefire. The near-absence of gauze in the land of its apparent birth means that health care providers have no choice but to send patients home without it."
"Infections that begin at the wound site will spread to the bone and require a preventable amputation. A similar shortage of antibiotics compounds the problem. 'It started with gauze,' Ahmed reflects."
Gaza's hospitals, particularly Al-Shifa, are experiencing critical shortages of medical supplies like gauze, essential for treating wounds. Patients are often sent home without proper dressings, leading to infections and complications. The ongoing conflict has exacerbated these shortages, with many patients living in unsanitary conditions. The lack of antibiotics further complicates treatment, resulting in preventable amputations. Despite international laws protecting hospitals, the situation remains dire, highlighting the severe impact of the conflict on healthcare in Gaza.
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