A deadly antibiotic-resistant disease is sweeping through Gaza, with health officials warning of a potential catastrophe as the territory's healthcare system buckles under immense pressure.
The outbreak, which has already claimed numerous lives, is fueled by overcrowded living conditions, inadequate sanitation, and a severe shortage of medical supplies. Hospitals, already struggling from years of conflict and underfunding, are now overwhelmed by patients exhibiting symptoms of the untreatable infection.
Healthcare System on the Brink
Medical professionals in Gaza report that the disease is resistant to multiple antibiotics, leaving few treatment options. "We are facing a nightmare scenario," said one doctor, who requested anonymity due to security concerns. "Without urgent international intervention, this could spiral out of control."
The crisis is further compounded by electricity shortages, which disrupt critical medical equipment, and a lack of clean water, increasing the risk of further infections.
International Response Urged
Humanitarian organizations are calling for immediate aid to contain the outbreak. "Gaza's healthcare system cannot cope alone," said a spokesperson for the World Health Organization. "We need global support to prevent a full-blown epidemic."
Experts warn that without swift action, the disease could spread beyond Gaza's borders, posing a regional and potentially global health threat.
