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Gaza's Children with Disabilities Lose Homes and Crucial Therapies Amidst War

गाजा के दिव्यांग बच्चों ने युद्ध के बीच घर और महत्वपूर्ण थेरेपी खोई

गाझातील दिव्यांग मुलांनी युद्धाच्या पार्श्वभूमीवर घरे आणि महत्त्वपूर्ण थेरपी गमावली

গাজার প্রতিবন্ধী শিশুরা যুদ্ধের মধ্যে হারিয়েছে বাড়ি এবং গুরুত্বপূর্ণ থেরাপি

गाஜாவில் உள்ள மாற்றுத்திறனாளி குழந்தைகள் போரினால் வீடுகளையும் முக்கிய சிகிச்சைகளையும் இழந்துள்ளனர்

గాజాలో నిలిచిపోయిన పిల్లలు యుద్ధంలో ఇళ్లను, కీలక చికిత్సలను కోల్పోయారు

ગાજાના દિવ્યાંગ બાળકોએ યુદ્ધમાં ઘર અને મહત્વપૂર્ણ ઉપચારો ગુમાવ્યા

ਗਾਜ਼ਾ ਦੇ ਦਿਵਯਾਂਗ ਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਨੇ ਯੁੱਧ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਘਰ ਅਤੇ ਮਹੱਤਵਪੂਰਨ ਥੈਰੇਪੀਆਂ ਗੁਆ ਦਿੱਤੀਆਂ

By AI News Desk 🕐 08 June 2026, 05:00 PM 🏥 Health
Gaza's Vulnerable Children Face Devastating Setbacks

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has inflicted unimaginable suffering on its population, but the impact on the most vulnerable – children with autism and Down syndrome – is particularly devastating. These children, who rely on specialised rehabilitation centres for essential therapy and structured daily routines, have not only lost their homes but also the safe havens that supported their development and well-being.

War Erases Years of Progress

For six-year-old Hikmat Adwan, who has Down syndrome, the war has tragically erased two years of dedicated therapeutic progress. The disruption caused by displacement and the loss of consistent care has set back his development, leaving families struggling to cope with the regression. Similarly, ten-year-old Yamen Abu Al-Khair, an autistic child, is now among many receiving care in overcrowded and unsanitary makeshift tents. The war has forced families into precarious living conditions, further compounding the challenges faced by these children.

Overcrowded Tents, Scarce Resources

Teachers and families, driven by an unwavering commitment, are making heroic efforts to continue occupational, speech, and special education therapy. However, they are forced to do so in a single, shared space, grappling with severely limited resources. The lack of a dedicated, safe environment and the scarcity of essential therapeutic materials significantly hinder their ability to provide the specialised support these children desperately need. The psychological toll on these children, who thrive on routine and predictability, is immense. The destruction of their support systems means they are often left without the familiar comfort and guidance that are critical for their emotional and developmental stability. Al Jazeera's Ibrahim al-Khalili reports from Khan Younis, Gaza, highlighting the dire humanitarian crisis affecting Gaza's most vulnerable population.

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