TIMES OF GAZA(@Timesofgaza):14-year-old Mais Al-Qudra has suffered since birth from a rare genetic disorder known as xeroderma pigmentosum, which makes her skin extremely sensitive to sunlight and significantly increases her risk of skin cancer. The condition has also caused complications affecting her vision, hearing and cognitive development. In 2023, Mais underwent surgery to remove a skin tumor, but she still requires specialized tests, continuous medical follow-up and removal of any new tumors. She urgently needs a medical referral to a specialized center outside Gaza before her condition worsens and becomes more serious.

2026.08.08 15:51

14-year-old Mais Al-Qudra has suffered since birth from a rare genetic disorder known as xeroderma pigmentosum, which makes her skin extremely sensitive to sunlight and significantly increases her risk of skin cancer. The condition has also caused complications affecting her vision, hearing and cognitive development. In 2023, Mais underwent surgery to remove a skin tumor, but she still requires specialized tests, continuous medical follow-up and removal of any new tumors. She urgently needs a medical referral to a specialized center outside Gaza before her condition worsens and becomes more serious.