Dr. Mohammed al-Farra, a U.S. physician, has chosen to stay behind in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict, stating that he “cannot abandon [his] team.” Al-Farra, a pediatric intensive care specialist, has been in Gaza for two years, working with teams treating the most severe cases among children including cancer patients, babies born with severe birth defects and kids with serious infections.
In conversation with media, Al-Farra explained the challenges of operating under such conditions, with frequent power outages, lack of resources, and the ever-looming threat of violence. Yet, he states that these difficulties only make his work more necessary. He stated, “The minute you see children in need and you can do something about it, you simply do it.”
Despite the conflict, Al-Farra continues to work tirelessly to treat his young patients, often dealing with much more complicated medical cases than he would in the United States. His commitment to his patients and colleagues in Gaza is a testament to his dedication to his profession and compassion for those suffering in the ongoing conflict.
Urging the international community to not forget about Gaza and the innocent lives affected, Al-Farra’s resilience is a bright light during the difficult and complex situation in the region. He is an advocate for increasing medical aid and resources in Gaza, highlighting that while the immediate issue is treating injuries from the conflict, the long-term health care crisis in Gaza is much deeper.
Although he has been offered the opportunity to leave
U.S. doctor who refused to leave Gaza says he ‘cannot abandon my team’
Dr. Mohammed al-Farra, a U.S. physician, has chosen to stay behind in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict, stating that he “cannot abandon [his] team.” Al-Farra, a pediatric intensive care specialist, has been in Gaza for two years, working with teams treating the most severe cases among children including cancer patients, babies born with severe birth defects and kids with serious infections.
In conversation with media, Al-Farra explained the challenges of operating under such conditions, with frequent power outages, lack of resources, and the ever-looming threat of violence. Yet, he states that these difficulties only make his work more necessary. He stated, “The minute you see children in need and you can do something about it, you simply do it.”
Despite the conflict, Al-Farra continues to work tirelessly to treat his young patients, often dealing with much more complicated medical cases than he would in the United States. His commitment to his patients and colleagues in Gaza is a testament to his dedication to his profession and compassion for those suffering in the ongoing conflict.
Urging the international community to not forget about Gaza and the innocent lives affected, Al-Farra’s resilience is a bright light during the difficult and complex situation in the region. He is an advocate for increasing medical aid and resources in Gaza, highlighting that while the immediate issue is treating injuries from the conflict, the long-term health care crisis in Gaza is much deeper.
Although he has been offered the opportunity to leave
