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Gaza blockade denies disabled children access to medical treatment abroad
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Gaza's blockade prevents disabled children, including a pair of twins, from leaving to receive treatment that could help them walk, We Are Not Numbers reported. The restrictions on movement have trapped families seeking specialized care unavailable within the territory, leaving children with mobility impairments without access to rehabilitation and medical intervention.
Disabled Palestinians in Gaza face compounded barriers to treatment as the territory's healthcare system lacks resources for advanced care. Families cannot secure permits to exit for therapy or surgery, effectively cutting off access to rehabilitation services that could improve or restore function for children with disabilities.
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