The Palestinian Medical Association in Europe – France Branch (PalMed France) successfully concluded its scientific medical conference in Geneva, Switzerland, held on 24–25 January 2026 under the title: “Malnutrition and Famine in Gaza,” with broad international and academic participation.
The conference brought together a distinguished group of doctors, consultants, and academic experts from several European countries, along with representatives from major international organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). Participants delivered scientific presentations addressing the current healthcare and humanitarian challenges in Gaza, particularly the severe impact of war, malnutrition, and shortages of medical resources.
A key highlight of the conference was the participation of university professors and doctors from Gaza who joined remotely via Zoom, sharing real-time insights into the ongoing healthcare crisis and the daily challenges faced by medical teams working under extremely difficult humanitarian conditions. Their contributions added a powerful scientific and human dimension to the conference discussions.
The event was attended by healthcare professionals, humanitarian workers, researchers, and public health specialists from across Europe, making it an important scientific platform for knowledge exchange, international medical collaboration, and raising awareness about the devastating effects of malnutrition and famine on Gaza’s population, especially children, women, and vulnerable communities.
At the conclusion of the conference, PalMed France reaffirmed its commitment to organizing further scientific and medical events, strengthening international partnerships, and continuing to support the Palestinian healthcare system through capacity building, research collaboration, and humanitarian medical initiatives aimed at improving healthcare services in Palestine and other regions facing humanitarian crises.
🙏 Thank you to all participants and supporters
🩺 Together, we heal the wounds
