The situation in Gaza remains dire as medical facilities struggle to cope with the influx of injured civilians. Many wounded while seeking food at aid centers are being brought to Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, where overwhelmed staff work around the clock to provide care.
In a recent interview, Dr. Nick Maynard, a British surgeon volunteering at the hospital, shared harrowing details about the conditions medical teams face daily. "The scale of injuries from these incidents is something you'd expect in war zones, not at food distribution points," he told NPR.
The medical crisis has drawn international attention, with volunteers like Dr. Maynard providing crucial support to local healthcare workers. Read more about one doctor's experience following another violent weekend in Gaza to understand the human impact of this ongoing tragedy.
Doctors report treating everything from gunshot wounds to injuries sustained in stampedes, with limited supplies and equipment. The psychological toll on both patients and medical staff continues to grow as the humanitarian situation worsens.