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Dr. Abdalqader

Team leader of the emergency department and senior physician in one of the most important semi-functioning hospitals still operating in Gaza. 


“My love for medicine began in childhood. I was always fascinated by the way doctors healed and helped those in need. But as I grew older, that curiosity deepened into something more meaningful. I began to understand what it truly means to be ill—to be at your weakest, most vulnerable point, longing for someone to ease your pain. That realization shaped a quiet but growing conviction within me: I wanted to be that person who brings comfort in the darkest moments.

When I finally started medical school, I stepped into a world I had only imagined. Meeting patients face to face, listening to their stories, and witnessing their pain made me truly grasp the depth and nobility of this profession. And yet, my love for medicine then was nothing compared to what I feel now.

Today, I work as an emergency physician in one of the busiest hospitals in the region. I face chaos, trauma, and tragedy every single day—but also resilience, recovery, and hope. I treat dozens of injuries daily, often under intense pressure, and have the honor of saving lives on the frontlines. The impact of that is indescribable. It’s humbling, transformative, and deeply human.

Medicine is no longer just a career—it’s a calling. And every shift reminds me why I chose this path: to serve, to heal, and to stand beside people when they need it most.”

Dr. Abdalqader