Gaza Surgeon's Harrowing Account: Children Operated on Without Anesthesia

Gaza Hospitals Face Critical Shortages Amidst War The ongoing conflict in Gaza has created a devastating humanitarian crisis, particularly within the overwhelmed hospitals. Tiziana Riggio, an Italian surgeon volunteering in Gaza, paints a grim picture of the situation. "Ci prendiamo cura in gran parte di tan donne e, soprattutto, di un numero impressionante di bambini," she states, highlighting the large number of women and children arriving with severe injuries. The sheer volume of patients with burns, amputations, and head trauma is overwhelming. Riggio describes a critical shortage of essential supplies: "Le risorse sono al limite: mancano farmaci essenziali, garze, guanti, persino antidolorifici." This lack of resources has led to a heartbreaking reality: children are undergoing operations without anesthesia. The video shows a heartbreaking scene of a child being treated with limited resources. The surgeon's account underscores the devastating impact of the war, affecting everyone indiscriminately. The situation in Gaza's hospitals serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for humanitarian aid and a call for an end to the violence.