Situation Update 1 February - 31 March 2026
Since escalation of hostilities in October 2023, health conditions have severely deteriorated across the Gaza Strip.
Health updates
Casualties
• Between 1 February and 31 March 2026, the Ministry of Health (MoH) reported 494 Palestinians killed and at least 489 injured in the Gaza Strip, underscoring the fragility of the ceasefire in place since 10 October 2025. Cumulatively, since October 2023, over 72 289 people have been killed and approximately 172 040 injured.
• Since the October 2025 ceasefire, 853 new patients have acquired disabilities, including 496 amputations, 186 spinal cord injuries and 171 traumatic brain injuries. During this period, only 300 prosthetic limbs were allowed to enter. Cumulative amputations since October 2023 now exceed 5000 cases.
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Scope
Regional
Intervention Sectors
Food & Nutrition
Health
Human Rights & Protection
Recovery and reconstruction
Water sanitation and hygiene
Organisation
Date
Countries
Lebanon