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Gaza children running out of time to treat blast-induced hearing loss

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According to Al Jazeera, children in Gaza are increasingly developing hearing impairments from repeated blast exposure, with medical experts warning that the window for effective treatment is rapidly closing. Hearing loss in childhood can disrupt language development and education—making urgent access to audiological care critical for their long-term wellbeing.

Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/16/gaza-hearing-los...

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