Assessing Rehabilitation Systems in Conflict: A Policy Analysis of Prosthetic and Orthotic Services in Gaza, Palestine

The Gaza Strip is facing unprecedented levels of destruction to its healthcare system--including the provision of rehabilitation services--since the Israeli Defense Forces began its most recent military operation in October 2023. The Rehabilitation Task Force (RTF) is the governing body tasked with overseeing the provision of these services, including prosthetics and orthotics (P&O), in Gaza. Using the RTFs published documents--including reports on the state of P&O services, technical reports, and manuals/guidelines for various forms of rehabilitation services--this study aims to assess the capacity of Gazas P&O sector to meet the needs of Palestinians seeking P&O services. The study team an