Gaza
Gaza war triggers autoimmune illness in child
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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A child in Gaza has developed an autoimmune condition that medical professionals attribute to stress induced by Israel's ongoing military campaign, Al Jazeera English reported. The case illustrates how the conflict's psychological and physical toll extends to vulnerable populations, particularly children exposed to sustained violence and displacement.
Medical experts have linked such stress-triggered autoimmune disorders to prolonged exposure to trauma and instability. Gaza's health system, already strained by years of blockade and previous conflicts, faces mounting pressure as it attempts to treat civilians suffering both direct war injuries and stress-related illnesses.
