Wheelchair shortage deepens crisis for disabled people in Gaza

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Disabled residents in Gaza are experiencing a worsening crisis due to a severe shortage of wheelchairs, hindering their mobility and access to essential services. Years of conflict and economic hardship have made obtaining replacements prohibitively expensive, leading to increased isolation and hardship for vulnerable individuals.

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Submitted by Gofran Mohamad on Wed, 04/22/2026 - 18:40 Disabled residents in Gaza are facing a worsening humanitarian crisis as acute shortages of wheelchairs leave many unable to move, access medical care, or live independently. Testimonies from families describe elderly caregivers struggling to manoeuvre damaged or improvised chairs, while some individuals are forced to crawl or share a single wheelchair among several people.

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