US EditionAt least 1,500 Palestinians blind, 4,000 at risk amid Israel's genocidal war on Gaza
- Health officials in Gaza have reported that since October 2023, at least 1,500 Palestinians have become blind, with an additional 4,000 individuals facing a high risk of vision loss amid the ongoing conflict.
- This crisis stems from severe shortages of essential medications and medical supplies caused by the Israeli blockade and closure of Gaza’s crossings since March 2, 2023.
- Medical facilities in Gaza, notably the specialized ophthalmology center, are struggling with severely limited and deteriorated surgical instruments—operating with just three reusable scissors—greatly restricting their capacity to perform essential eye surgeries.
- Dr. Abdelsalam Sabah highlighted that Gaza's medical system is experiencing a severe deficit of crucial equipment and supplies needed for eye surgeries, causing surgical and ophthalmic services to nearly collapse.
- The Ministry has urgently called international humanitarian agencies to intervene with medical aid to prevent further blindness and the collapse of Gaza’s health system under unprecedented pressure.
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At least 1,500 Palestinians blind, 4,000 at risk amid Israel's genocidal war on Gaza
Gaza Strip: At least 1,500 Palestinians have lost their vision due to the ongoing Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, with another 4,000 at imminent risk of blindness. In a statement, Dr Abdulsalam Sabah, Director of the Eye Hospital in Gaza City, said the health sector in the Strip is suffering from an acute shortage of essential medical equipment and consumables for eye surgery, resulting in the collapse of surgical ser…
Gaza’s health ministry warns of rising blindness cases
The Gaza-based health ministry on Sunday warned of a sharp increase in cases of blindness due to a severe shortage of medical supplies and equipment, as the health system continues to deteriorate amid Israel's ferocious attacks. In a press statement, the health ministry said that approximately 1,500 people have lost their vision since the start of the war in October 2023, while nearly 4,000 others are at risk of blindness due to the collapse of …
Around 1,500 Gazans Have Lost Their Sight Amid Israel’s Assault and Blockade: Health Ministry - Quds News Network
Gaza (Quds News Network)- About 1,500 people have lost their vision due to injuries sustained during the Israeli assault, while an additional 4,000 are at imminent risk of blindness as a result of a severe shortage of essential medications and surgical supplies as Israel continues bombing Gaza and blocking the flow of humanitarian aid. The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza issued a statement on Sunday, warning of a severe escalation in the …
GAZA WAR LEAVES AT LEAST 1,500 BLIND AS DOCTORS PLEAD FOR URGENT AID
Mon 12 May 2025: At least 1,500 Palestinians in Gaza have lost their eyesight since the war began, according to the head of Gaza’s Eye Hospital. Dr Abdul Salam Sabbah told Al Jazeera Arabic that the ongoing Israeli assault has left thousands more at risk of going blind due to severe shortages in medical supplies […]
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