The Gaza Chronicles: Fighting Death in Gaza

Dr. Javed Ali is Senior Director of the International Medical Corps’ Emergency Response Unit and leads the entire operation in Gaza. He and his colleagues have treated thousands of Gazans in nearly impossible conditions at the IMC’s two field hospitals, through multiple evacuations and displacements, often with no medical supplies or clean water. Driven by their sheer dedication to their patients and the will to keep hope alive, Dr. Ali and his team find ways to fight death every day.

On a short trip outside of Gaza to see his family, Dr. Ali shared his experiences in the field with AFF’s Nihal Mokbel, giving us an inside look at the life of a doctor on the front lines. He described the immense challenges he and his team face as they work to heal the sick and wounded while more and more Gazans are being struck down every minute. He told us what medical teams around Gaza need to be able to treat patients properly. And he shared what compels doctors like him to work in one of the deadliest places on Earth today.