Surgical workload in Gaza reveals alarming trauma and infection rates

Surgical data from Al Aqsa Martyrs Hospital during the October 2023 conflict highlights over 2000 patients, with traumatic injuries constituting approximately 25% of cases. The most prevalent injuries were penetrating abdominal traumas, which demanded extensive surgical resources. A concerning 50% mortality rate was observed in patients presenting with class 4 hypovolemic shock, alongside a significant rise in infection rates in recent months. The findings underscore an urgent need for global medical intervention and humanitarian support.

Journal Article by Alasarr M, Awad M (…) Bsaiso H et 4 al. in East Mediterr Health J

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Copyright: © Authors 2025; Licensee: World Health Organization. EMHJ is an open access journal. All papers published in EMHJ are available under the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial ShareAlike 3.0 IGO licence (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/igo).

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