Gaza's children with Down syndrome struggle to rebuild skills lost to genocide

Children with Down syndrome in Gaza are facing significant challenges in regaining developmental skills lost due to the ongoing conflict. The disruption of specialized care centers, coupled with widespread displacement and trauma, has severely hindered the ability of these children to maintain necessary therapeutic progress.

Families are currently forced to restart educational and developmental support systems from scratch amidst a broader humanitarian crisis. The loss of infrastructure and the persistent instability in the region continue to impede the recovery and well-being of this vulnerable population.