With gratitude to Allah, the 30th specialised medical delegation of the PalMed Europe arrived at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza on Thursday, 20 November 2025.
The team consists of four physicians representing key medical specialties:
Maxillofacial Surgery
Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
Paediatrics
This mission is coordinated in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO). Upon arrival, the delegation immediately commenced its medical duties, supporting local healthcare workers and providing essential care to the people of Gaza.
PalMed Europe remains committed to fulfilling its professional and humanitarian duty by continuing to send specialised medical teams, equipment, and vital medications to strengthen the resilience of Gaza’s dedicated medical staff.
The PalMed Europe 28th and 29th specialised medical delegations returend from the Gaza Strip, following 4 weeks of dedicated service across multiple hospitals.
28th Specialised Delegation
The 28th mission arrived in Gaza on 21 October 2025 and consisted of three surgeons:
Plastic and Burns Surgery
Ophthalmology
Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery
A fourth member of the delegation — a cardiac surgeon — was prevented by the occupation from entering Gaza.
The team worked across hospitals in both the northern and southern regions. A multidisciplinary surgical team, including Gaza’s general surgeons and Dr. Othman Zeroual from Morocco (PalMed), successfully performed a total thyroidectomy on a patient with a significantly enlarged gland present for over 10 years. This procedure was the first of its kind since the beginning of the war and was highly commended by local medical staff.
In addition, Dr. Nawras Diab, a member of the PalMed surgical team, performed a complex emergency procedure to treat a cardiac tamponade resulting from a shrapnel injury to the right ventricle. The heart was freed, and the ventricular wound was successfully repaired.
29th Specialised Delegation
The 29th delegation reached Gaza on 28 and 30 October 2025, composed of:
Vascular Surgery
Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
Two members were denied entry, and only the internal medicine and gastroenterology specialist was permitted to enter Gaza. She remained at Nasser Medical Complex until 20 November 2025, offering vital medical support.
PalMed Europe continues to pursue its mission of sending specialised medical teams to strengthen Gaza’s healthcare system and alleviate the suffering of its people.
The Islamic University of Gaza has celebrated the graduation of the 14th cohort of medical students, a remarkable milestone that reflects determination, resilience, and the pursuit of life amid destruction and hardship. This graduation sends a powerful message to the world: Gaza will not surrender, and its people will continue building a future filled with knowledge and hope.
PalMed Europe and PalMed Academy are proud to have been among the earliest supporters of this achievement through the Gaza Educate Medics program, dedicated to strengthening medical education and empowering the next generation of doctors in Gaza.
Together, we heal wounds and build a healthier future, God willing.
PalMed Europe is proud to share the heartfelt testimonies of its volunteer doctors who participated in recent emergency medical missions to Gaza:
Dr. Hossam Al-Tawil, Thoracic Surgeon (Germany)
Dr. Juan Palacios, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Specialist (Spain)
Dr. Ahmad Al-Jaabari, Thoracic Surgeon (Germany)
These physicians volunteered in Gaza for periods ranging from two to three weeks, providing essential care across hospitals in both the northern and southern regions of the Strip.
Their testimonies shed light on the reality of medical work in Gaza, the daily challenges faced by local healthcare workers—despite their extraordinary dedication—and the urgent needs for reconstruction and medical resources. PalMed Europe continues to address these needs through its extensive humanitarian and professional support network.
Together, we heal the wounds.
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The Palestinian Doctors Association in Europe (PalMed Europe) convened its 18th Advisory Conference in the city of Istanbul, Türkiye. The gathering brought together members, medical experts, and organizational leaders to discuss strategic priorities, strengthen humanitarian initiatives, and enhance medical support programs for Palestine.
The conference reaffirmed PalMed Europe’s commitment to advancing healthcare, supporting medical professionals, and expanding relief projects for the Palestinian people.
PalMed Europe, in cooperation with its Sweden branch and the humanitarian organisation Norwac, has successfully secured and delivered essential medicines and medical supplies required for the treatment of Guillain–Barré Syndrome (GBS) in Gaza.
Recent figures from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) indicate a concerning rise in GBS cases — a rare but potentially life-threatening neurological condition in which the immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system.
As of 31 July 2025, 64 cases had been reported, including 27 children under the age of 15 — a dramatic increase compared to the pre-war average of five cases per year.
According to the World Health Organization, Gaza had no available stock of Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG), the primary and life-saving treatment for GBS. On 4 August, the Ministry of Health confirmed three deaths linked to the condition, including two children.
PalMed’s Commitment
This shipment represents part of PalMed Europe’s continuous efforts to support Gaza’s health system and provide life-saving interventions. We pray for safety, healing, and protection for our people and patients.
Special thanks go to our colleagues in the Sweden branch for leading this important initiative.
Trinity College Dublin, one of Ireland’s most prestigious universities, hosted the launch of the English edition of “A Surgeon’s Diary in Gaza: A Testimony to Genocide” on Tuesday, 23 September. The event was organised by the Palestinian Doctors Association in Europe – Ireland Branch (PalMed Ireland) in collaboration with the European Medical Professionals Association (EMPA).
The launch was part of a series of activities organised by PalMed Ireland to condemn the repeated attacks on hospitals and healthcare facilities in Gaza by the occupying forces, as explained by Dr Mahmoud Abu Marzouk, Chair of the PalMed Ireland Founding Committee.
The event was attended by representatives of Irish political parties, social and healthcare organisations, as well as a large audience of Irish citizens showing strong solidarity with the Palestinian cause.
Representing EMPA in Ireland, Dr Abdel Baset Al-Sayyed spoke about the organisation’s mission and its efforts to support the Palestinian health sector and advocate for the rights of healthcare workers. Dr Andy, a GP with Irish Healthcare Workers for Palestine (IHCW4P), also addressed the audience, reaffirming the Irish medical community’s commitment to standing alongside their colleagues in Gaza.
The programme was skilfully moderated by Rebecca O’Keeffe (MPhil, Trinity College Dublin), a researcher pursuing a PhD on peace studies in the Middle East. The speeches shared powerful, first-hand stories of the suffering endured by Palestinian patients, medical staff, and civilians in Gaza. One of the most impactful moments came from Dr Ahmed Habib, whose deeply moving address resonated strongly with the audience.
The event included a lively Q&A session, allowing attendees to share their thoughts and engage directly with the speakers. The large turnout reflected the growing public interest and solidarity within Irish society towards Palestine.
Among the distinguished guests were the Malaysian Ambassador to Ireland and his wife, alongside many Palestinian doctors working within the Irish healthcare system. The event concluded with great success — over 140 copies of the book were sold immediately after the launch.
The Palestinian Doctors Association in Europe (PalMed Europe) has dispatched its 27th specialised medical delegation to the Gaza Strip. The team consisted of five physicians, coordinated in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO). Four members were permitted by the occupation authorities to enter southern Gaza.
Specialties Included:
Cardiac Surgery
General Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care
Anaesthesia
The delegation provided vital surgical and emergency care in hospitals across southern Gaza, with two members later managing to reach hospitals in the north. In addition to clinical work, the team delivered a specialised medical lecture to local physicians at the Nasser Medical Complex.
PalMed Europe remains committed to sending expert delegations to reinforce Gaza’s health sector and support the resilience of its medical teams.
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The Palestinian Doctors Association – France Branch held a seminar titled “The Health Situation in Palestine and the Gaza Strip” at Albert Calmette University Hospital in Lille, France.
The auditorium was filled with fellow doctors who came to hear first-hand testimonies from Gaza. Dr Ahmed Abu Nadda, Director of the PalMed Office in Gaza, spoke about the current state of healthcare and the significant challenges facing medical services in the region.
The seminar also featured contributions from Dr Khaled Al-Shawa and Dr Mohammed Abu Nadda. Attendees listened to powerful, first-hand accounts from several colleagues who had recently taken part in PalMed medical missions to Gaza.
Through the dedicated efforts of a group of Palestinian doctors residing in the Kingdom of Spain, the legal procedures for registering the Palestinian Doctors Association in Europe – Spain Branch (PalMed Spain) have been successfully completed and approved by the Spanish authorities.
To celebrate this milestone, the founding members held a large gathering attended by Palestinian doctors from various regions across Spain. Members of PalMed Europe’s Executive Board also joined the meeting, during which the institutional relationship between the main organisation and the new branch — based on cooperation, coordination, and complementarity — was outlined.
The meeting was conducted in a spirit of collegiality and commitment, with participants expressing their readiness to fulfil their professional responsibilities in serving the Palestinian medical community in Spain. The branch aims to bring together Palestinian healthcare professionals, harness their expertise and energy, and unite their efforts to support and advance the Palestinian healthcare sector.
On behalf of the PalMed Europe Board and all its members across the continent, we warmly congratulate our colleagues in Spain on the establishment of this new branch. We wish them every success in their mission to serve our people in Palestine and the diaspora.
