A U.S. doctor survived a deadly strike in Gaza. Why he plans to go back.
Summary
Two U.S. trauma surgeons, Dr. Feroze Sidhwa and Dr. Michael Samotowka, work in dangerous war zones like Gaza and Ukraine to help people. Despite facing violence and attacks on hospitals, they plan to continue their medical aid work due to the critical need for trauma care in these areas.Key Facts
- Dr. Feroze Sidhwa was working at Nasser Hospital in Gaza when it was hit by an Israeli airstrike on March 23, 2025.
- The airstrike killed two people, including one of Dr. Sidhwa’s patients, reportedly a Hamas spokesperson.
- Dr. Sidhwa has also worked in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Ukraine.
- More than 1,000 aid workers have been killed worldwide in the past three years, with violent attacks on aid workers increasing by over 1,500% since 2000.
- Gaza, Sudan, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo saw most attacks on aid workers last year.
- Dr. Michael Samotowka travels frequently to Ukraine to provide trauma care and was present near a missile strike in a hospital operating room.
- Both doctors emphasize the importance of following international laws, such as the Geneva Conventions, which protect medical workers and civilians during conflicts.
- They urge governments to take action by stopping weapons supply to parties who attack doctors and aid workers.
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