Gaza‘s Last Orthopedic Surgeon Killed in Israeli Airstrike
Gaza City – The ongoing conflict in Gaza has taken another devastating toll on the already strained healthcare system, with the death of Dr. Said Joudah, the sole remaining orthopedic specialist in northern Gaza.Dr. Joudah was reportedly killed by Israeli drone fire while traveling to treat patients.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health confirmed Dr. Joudah’s death, stating he was en route from Kamal Adwan Hospital to Al-Awda Hospital to attend to several cases when he was struck by a “Quadcopter” drone.
“Dr. Joudah had been injured two weeks ago but, despite this, he continued to provide services and care for patients and the wounded in northern Gaza,” the ministry said in a statement.
Dr. Joudah’s death marks a tragic loss for the people of Gaza, who are already facing a dire humanitarian crisis. The ongoing conflict has crippled the region’s healthcare infrastructure,leaving countless civilians without access to essential medical care.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health reports that Dr. Joudah’s death brings the total number of healthcare workers killed in the conflict to 1,057. The overall death toll in gaza has now surpassed 44,835, with over 106,356 people injured since the conflict escalated on October 7th.
“A Catastrophic Loss”: Gaza Reels After Last Orthopedic Surgeon Killed in Airstrike
Gaza City – The humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepened today following the death of Dr. Said Joudah,the last remaining orthopedic surgeon in northern Gaza. Dr. joudah was killed by Israeli drone fire while traveling to treat patients, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health.
“Dr. Joudah had been injured two weeks ago but, despite this, he continued to provide services and care for patients and the wounded in northern Gaza,” the ministry said in a statement.
This tragic loss leaves countless civilians without access to essential orthopedic care amidst the already strained healthcare system in Gaza. The ongoing conflict has crippled the region’s infrastructure, leaving hospitals overwhelmed and medical supplies critically low.
Dr. Joudah’s death brings the number of healthcare workers killed in the conflict to 1,057. The overall death toll in Gaza has now surpassed 44,835, with over 106,356 peopel injured since the conflict escalated on October 7th.
To discuss the implications of this devastating loss for the people of Gaza, we spoke with Dr. [Name], a specialist in [Area of Expertise] with [Institution].
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