A new international medical project has been launched to support children in Gaza who suffered severe injuries during the ongoing conflict. The initiative, called “Caring for Blast-Injured Children in Gaza,” was announced by Imperial College London, Community Jameel, the UK Government, KSrelief, the Mérieux Foundation, and UK-Med. The project plans to provide treatment and rehabilitation for more than 1,000 injured children in its first phase.

Since the war began in 2023, thousands of children in Gaza have suffered life-changing injuries, including amputations caused by explosive weapons.

Hospitals and medical centers in Gaza have struggled to meet the growing needs of patients because of damage, shortages, and overcrowding. The new programme hopes to improve emergency care and long-term recovery for young survivors.

The project will focus on surgery, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and medical training. Doctors, engineers, and specialists from different countries will work together to develop better treatment methods for children affected by blast injuries.

The programme will be based at the Centre for Paediatric Blast Injury Studies at Imperial College London, the world’s first center dedicated to studying blast injuries in children.

Organizations involved in the project said the initiative is not only about medical treatment, but also about restoring hope and dignity to injured children. UK-Med teams already working in Gaza will help provide direct care, while researchers and humanitarian groups continue developing new ways to support children living in conflict zones.