25/10/2025 The Branch NewsWorkshops
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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.
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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.
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06/10/2025 IrleandThe Branch NewsWorkshops
Dublin – 24 September 2025
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.
Saturday, 27 September
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.
19 September 2025
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.
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12/09/2025 Gaza OfficeThe Branch NewsTurkey
In cooperation with Yaffa Medical Hospital, the Palestinian Doctors Association in Turkey, in coordination with PalMed Europe, continue the campaign to perform life-saving surgeries for children and the wounded in Gaza.
This initiative is part of a wider series of projects dedicated to supporting the health sector in Gaza, particularly during these extremely challenging times. Hospitals in Gaza continue to suffer from severe shortages of medical equipment and supplies.
It is worth noting that only 16 out of 38 hospitals in Gaza are partially functioning, facing a critical lack of medical staff and essential supplies, including anaesthesia and antibiotics. Despite these hardships, healthcare workers remain committed to saving lives.
We pray for the safety of our people in Gaza and for the swift recovery of the injured.
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15/08/2025 Gaza OfficeGermanyUnited kingdom
PalMed Europe has successfully completed its 26th medical mission to Gaza, where our team of specialists spent nearly two weeks delivering urgent humanitarian care.
Two senior consultants allowed to enter Gaza and to support Gaza’s struggling health sector:
A UK-based Consultant in Retinal Surgery & Ophthalmology
A Germany-based Consultant in Anaesthesia & Critical Care
Our doctors worked side by side with Gaza’s exhausted health workers at Baptist Hospital in Gaza City, Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, Gaza Eye Hospital, and Al-Amal Hospital. Together, we performed dozens of complex retinal surgeries and provided hundreds of consultations to patients in desperate need of care.
Since the beginning of the war, we have organised and led 26 medical missions to Gaza, in partnership with Rahma and the World Health Organization. Each mission strengthens the health system and eases the suffering of our people.
We are determined to continue sending more missions, expanding our support, and standing firmly with Gaza’s doctors and patients.
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10/07/2025 Active ProjectTurkey
Date: 10 July 2025
Location: Gaza Strip
As the aggression on Gaza continues, more than two million displaced people remain trapped in catastrophic humanitarian conditions. Families struggle to survive in overcrowded shelters and tents, facing a growing threat from infectious and chronic diseases, amid a critical shortage of medical services and life-saving medications. The situation is further worsened by a severe lack of basic food supplies and infant formula.
In response, the PalMed Europe – Turkey Branch continues its vital support to the “Wafaa Al-Muhsineen” medical point in the Al-Mawasi area, south of Khan Younis. The medical point is regularly supplied with essential medicines and supplies as part of PalMed’s broader health support initiatives across Gaza.
We extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to the generous donors of the Turkey branch, whose contributions have kept this medical point running. We also thank our donors in other EU countries, whose support enables several other medical points throughout different regions of the Gaza Strip.
May Allah protect our people in Gaza, grant healing to the wounded, and bring relief to the steadfast families enduring this hardship.
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Ireland
3rd Jun 2025
The Ireland Chapter of the Palestinian Doctors Association in Europe (PalMed-Europe) was officially launched during the 34th International Conference of the National Arab-American Medical Association (NAAMA), held at Trinity College Dublin from June 3–5, 2025.
This milestone event was organised in collaboration with PalMed-Europe and the International Center for Health Equity at the University of Michigan, under the theme:
“Together Towards Global Collaboration.”
The conference brought together a distinguished group of academics, medical professionals, and intellectuals from around the world. It was also honoured by the presence of several diplomatic representatives, including:
Dr Jeelan Abdel Majeed, Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Ireland
Mr Wan Yusri, Ambassador of Malaysia
Representatives from leading Arab universities
A special symposium titled “International Solidarity with Medical Schools in Gaza” was held on Friday, June 4. The session addressed the dire challenges facing medical education in besieged Gaza, introduced the GEM Gaza initiative, and featured a panel discussion on medical training in conflict zones. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from Palestinian doctors across Ireland and Palestinian medical students currently enrolled in Irish universities.
During the symposium, Dr Mahmoud Abu Marzouk, Chair of the Founding Committee, formally announced the establishment of the Palestinian Doctors Association in Ireland. He was joined by several prominent medical figures, including:
Dr Riyad Masharqah – Chair of the Advisory Council of PalMed-Europe
Professor Mahmoud Loubani – Chair of PalMed Academy
Dr Colin Doherty – Head of the Medical School, Trinity College Dublin
Dr Raed Alnasser – President, NAAMA
Dr Nidal Moukaddam – Vice President, NAAMA
Dr Rouba Fehmi – Chair of the Conference
Professor Omar Lattouf – Chair of the Gaza Health Initiative
In his remarks, Dr Abu Marzouk underscored the importance of uniting the efforts of Palestinian doctors in Ireland to enhance professional collaboration, promote humanitarian engagement, and support the healthcare system in Palestine—especially in Gaza. He called upon all doctors to actively participate in PalMed’s mission of building a more equitable and humane health system.
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In response to the worsening healthcare crisis in Gaza, the Palestinian Doctors Association in Europe (PalMed), supported by PalMed France, continues its critical humanitarian campaigns through maternal and child health centers across the region.
These efforts include child vaccination drives, malnutrition screening, and the distribution of essential medications—vital interventions in a region where the health system has been severely weakened by war and ongoing blockade.
The destruction of healthcare infrastructure has made it extremely difficult for families to access even the most basic medical services. PalMed’s on-the-ground response is helping fill this urgent gap, aiming to protect vulnerable children from preventable diseases and life-threatening malnutrition.
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