Iran Press/ Europe: The NGO has found that 10 children a day in Gaza have lost limbs since the start of the war, a number that the organization’s head of conflict and humanitarian policy says is likely to be an underestimate.
“All the statistics when it comes to the suffering of children in Gaza are disproportionate due to the huge number of children who live in Gaza – over 1 million,” said James Deneslow, [as well as] the incredible density of the population and, of course, the incredible intensity of the military operations and the conflict of the last three months”.
Deneslow pointed out that the children’s suffering will not end upon their release from the hospital.
“When children lose limbs, it’s not the same as when adults lose limbs,” he said. “Crucially, their bones continue to grow, so the amount of operations and surgical interventions that children who have lost arms and legs will… stay with them for many, many years. And there’s a huge amount of pain management as well, which of course, Gaza’s healthcare system currently is not able to offer.”
“There will be the need for vast amounts of prosthetics and all the support that comes with rehabilitation and support to children who have suffered these injuries for years to come.”
Save the Children has also warned that children with amputated limbs will need lifetime support.
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