‘Most people are just toughing it out’: shortage of drugs leaves Gaza’s wounded without pain relief

In Gaza, a severe shortage of pain relief medications is leaving many wounded individuals, like a boy named Mahmoud with a gunshot wound, to suffer without adequate care. Doctors at Nasser hospital are forced to ration the limited painkillers available, leading to operations being performed without proper anaesthetics. This situation highlights the dire humanitarian crisis in the region, where the lack of medical supplies exacerbates the suffering of those already in pain, making it crucial for the international community to address these urgent healthcare needs.