Thousands of amputees in Gaza are facing severe shortages of prosthetic limbs, as restrictions on essential materials and limited medical capacity continue to hinder rehabilitation efforts. The crisis has intensified following months of conflict, which has left an estimated 5,000 people with amputations, one of the highest rates per capita globally.
Medical providers and aid organisations report that key materials required to manufacture prosthetics, such as plaster of Paris and other components, are difficult to import due to Israeli restrictions. Israel has said such controls are necessary because some materials could have dual-use military applications.
As a result, workshops in Gaza are struggling to produce new prosthetic limbs, forcing some facilities to recycle parts from old or unused devices. In other cases, patients are left waiting indefinitely or rely on improvised solutions that may lead to further medical complications.
The shortage is particularly critical for children, who require frequent adjustments and replacements as they grow. Limited numbers of trained prosthetists and disrupted healthcare infrastructure have further reduced access to follow-up care and rehabilitation services.
Humanitarian organisations warn that without consistent access to materials and medical support, many amputees face long-term physical and psychological challenges, including reduced mobility and loss of independence. Despite international pledges to improve aid delivery, implementation has remained inconsistent, leaving many in Gaza without adequate support.
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