Guillain‐Barré Syndrome in Gaza Displacement Camps During Gaza War 2023–2025: Prevalence, Risk Factors and Outcomes

ABSTRACT Purpose An enormous humanitarian crisis brought on by the October 2023 conflict caused widespread displacement, the destruction of essential infrastructure, and a precipitous drop in living conditions. Widespread starvation and the collapse of the water, sanitation, and health systems has led to an increase in infections. Methods This narrative evaluation highlights the dire health situation in the Gaza Strip, emphasizing Guillain‐Barré syndrome (GBS). Results GBS has experienced a marked increase since 2023; in 2025, about 100 instances were reported, including many fatalities, particularly in children and young people. This syndrome, which is typically caused by respiratory or enteric infections (particularly Campylobacter jejuni and enteroviruses ), is exacerbated by malnutrition, overcrowding, and insufficient care. More severe forms of the disease and higher death rates have resulted from limited access to traditional medicines, such as intravenous immunoglobulins and plasmapheresis, as well as critical care assistance. In addition to its clinical effects, GBS has a significant psychological toll on patients and their families, who are already vulnerable due to displacement and conflict. Conclusion The scope of this outbreak demonstrates the connection between immunological vulnerability, humanitarian decline, and health system collapse. It also emphasizes the pressing need for coordinated interventions to strengthen epidemiological surveillance, restore essential services, and guarantee access to life‐saving care.