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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.
Ireland Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575654553623
Together, We heal the wounds.
09/12/2024 United kingdomWorkshops
On Saturday 7 December the Scottish Palestine Health Partnership held its second annual conference at Glasgow University.
Over 100 delegates attended .
Palmed Uk and PalMed Academy was there.
PalMed was represented by Drs Eman El-Bahnasawi and Dr Vivian Badr .
Dr Bashier Oudeh ( SPHP executive ) chaired the second session of the meeting, and introduced Professor Mahmoud Loubani, who presented an update on the GEM scheme , this received a lot of interest and Prof Loubani answered a few questions after his lecture.
Other presenters included Dr Swee Ang; co-founder of MAP, Fatima Al-Ani from HW4P and Aamer Anwar; human rights lawyer and previous rector of Glasgow University.
For Donation to the GEM Scheme:- https://www.kindlink.com/fundraising/PALMED-UK/gem
For Donation to the Medical Aid projects:- https://www.kindlink.com/fundraising/PALMED-UK/gaza
Together, We can.
Brussels
March 5, 2024
Invited by the European Parliament, a delegation from the Palestinian Doctors Association in Europe – France branch – visited the European Parliament in Brussels. The purpose of the visit was to present testimonies from doctors returning from the Gaza Strip after participating in medical missions sent by the association to support the healthcare sector there.
The delegation members provided vivid testimonies illustrating the humanitarian and health challenges faced by the residents of the Gaza Strip due to the aggression against them. Additionally, the delegation distributed a press release on behalf of the Palestinian Doctors Association in Europe – France branch, urging the European Union to take a strong stance to halt the aggression and contribute to bringing in more doctors and medical aid to Gaza, preventing further innocent casualties in the region.
English Report. In French In Arabic
14/02/2024 FranceThe Branch News
French Parliament and Assembly Hear Testimonies from The PalMed Euroep Team Returning from Gaza
In a significant session, the French Parliament and Assembly listened to testimonies from the medical team affiliated with the Palestinian Doctors Association, who recently returned from the besieged Gaza Strip.
During the meeting, members of the association, having spent 12 days in the embattled Gaza Strip, briefed French parliamentarians on the overall situation in Gaza. They highlighted the health conditions, especially in hospitals, in light of the Israeli aggression and invasion of the region. The discussion shed light on the challenges of bringing urgent medical and humanitarian aid to the population, including the healthcare sector, due to restrictions on entry.
The delegation spoke passionately about children suffering injuries to their heads or abdomens, or losing limbs. Shockingly, infants were reported to be dying within 4 or 5 hours of birth due to continuous bombardment, food shortages, and a lack of necessary medical care. The delegation anticipates a significant increase in the official death toll due to the ongoing aggression and the prevention of aid and emergency medical teams.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the delegation called on attendees to exert pressure on the French government and decision-making centers to support an end to the aggression and allow medical and humanitarian aid to enter the affected region.
In response, Mathilde Panot, a member of the French Parliament representing Region 94, Chair of the Left Committee in the French National Assembly, and a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, tweeted on her official platform:
Powerful and impactful testimonies from doctors and nurses of the PalMed Association returning from #Gaza. They speak of children injured in the head, abdomen, or losing limbs. Infants are dying within 4 or 5 hours of birth. Remarkable courage from Palestinian healthcare workers. One doctor tells us that the official casualty numbers should double or triple. These words are crucial to break the silence around the hell in Gaza and urgently call for a clear direction: a ceasefire!
