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according to the latest analysis released by the world health organization on the 12th, due to the ongoing conflict in gaza, as of july 23, 2024,at least 22,500 people will face long-term rehabilitation needs, about a quarter of all injured in gazathe analysis said that the ongoing conflict has caused a large number of people to suffer spinal cord injuries, brain injuries or severe burns, including many women and children.

currently, gaza's health system is in a state of collapse, with only 17 of 36 hospitals partially functioning.due to the impact of the conflict, primary medical services and community services are often interrupted, and acute rehabilitation services are difficult to provide, which seriously threatens the lives of patients. the only rehabilitation center in gaza was closed in 2023 due to lack of supplies and was damaged by an attack in february 2024. in addition,serious loss of rehabilitation workers, 39 physiotherapists have been killed in the conflict.

due to limited access to assistance,stocks of basic assistive rehabilitation products such as wheelchairs and crutches are running outthe world health organization called on the international community to provide immediate and long-term support andstressing that a ceasefire is crucial to rebuilding gaza's health system.(cctv reporter yang chun)

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