Following the completion of the operating theatre refurbishing, several surgical procedures were performed immediately, addressing the urgent needs of a large number of patients who had been waiting for various surgical interventions. This initiative has contributed to reducing pressure on healthcare workers and improving timely access to life-saving surgical services.
This project comes as part of ongoing support for the Palestinian Health system early recovery plan for healthcare institutions in Gaza, many of which have suffered extensive destruction during the prolonged conflict, resulting in severe damage to the healthcare infrastructure and an urgent need for rehabilitation.
In this context, PalMed reaffirms its continued commitment to fulfilling its humanitarian and professional responsibilities by mobilizing its financial and human resources to support the healthcare sector in Gaza and across Palestine, working closely with local and international partners to strengthen the resilience of the healthcare system and ensure access to medical care for those in need.
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.
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The PalMed Europe 28th and 29th specialised medical delegations returend from the Gaza Strip, following 4 weeks of dedicated service across multiple hospitals.
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.
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.
Together, we heal the wounds.
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3 November 2025
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.
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.
