# Gaza CT Scan Shortage Worsens Health Crisis

Gaza's hospitals are experiencing a severe shortage of working CT scanners, causing long delays in diagnoses and treatment for patients. The equipment failure, worsened by conflict damage and supply restrictions, is leading to deteriorating medical outcomes and growing public alarm. This underscores the broader breakdown of healthcare infrastructure in the region.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/7/31/the-waiting-game-gazas-shortage-in-ct-scans-causing-worries-and-worse?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:55:32 +0000