1 articles · Updated · Al Jazeera English · Jul 13
Summary
Sheikh Hamad Hospital resumed services last December and has opened a southern branch to absorb a 225% jump in amputation cases during the Gaza war.
The facility kept operating despite direct attacks, severe shortages and the wider collapse of Gaza’s health system, while running the only CT scanner in northern Gaza.
Opened in 2019, the hospital is one of the most visible surviving projects funded by Qatar’s late Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
His Gaza legacy also included raising a reconstruction grant to $400 million in 2012 and backing housing and infrastructure later devastated in the war, including the $58 million Hamad City project.
Was Sheikh Hamad’s investment in Gaza erased by war, or does a legacy of resilience endure beyond the rubble?
With Hamas's civil rule now over, can Qatar's new $1B pledge finally break Gaza's cycle of destruction and reconstruction?
2026 Gaza Amputation Surge: Healthcare System Collapse and the Fight for Prosthetic Access
Overview
Gaza is facing an unprecedented surge in amputations, with the healthcare system under immense strain and only nine prosthetists available to serve the entire region. This crisis is made worse by a severe shortage of critical components needed for artificial limbs, leaving many amputees without essential support for recovery and reintegration. The overwhelming demand for prosthetic services, combined with a lack of resources for post-operative care and rehabilitation, has pushed the system to its limits. As a result, countless individuals are left vulnerable, highlighting the urgent need for immediate humanitarian intervention and sustained support.