Wheelchair Shortage Deepens Humanitarian Crisis for Disabled People in Gaza

A critical shortage of wheelchairs is deepening the humanitarian crisis for disabled people in Gaza, as the ongoing blockade has crippled medical supply chains. With movement already life-threatening and infrastructure severely damaged, disabled residents face compounded vulnerabilities — unable to evacuate, access medical care, or reach food distribution points. Humanitarian organizations report that demand for mobility aids far exceeds supply, with no clear resupply pathway under current access restrictions.