Summary
A group of 168 Palestinian doctors graduated from their medical training at the damaged al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza. The graduation took place in challenging conditions, highlighting the difficulties they faced during ongoing conflicts. The event aimed to showcase their commitment to medical advancement despite the destruction and hardships around them.
Key Facts
- 168 Palestinian doctors graduated in Gaza despite the destruction of al-Shifa Hospital.
- The graduation took place at the hospital's site, which had been heavily damaged.
- The doctors, known as the "Humanity Cohort," completed their training under harsh conditions.
- The conflict led to Gaza's hospital system being severely damaged, with 18 out of 36 hospitals partially operational.
- Over 18,500 patients in Gaza need medical evacuation, which is mostly inaccessible.
- The WHO reported 825 attacks on healthcare facilities in Gaza since October 2023.
- Around 1,722 healthcare workers were killed in the conflict according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health.
- The graduation included empty chairs to honor healthcare workers who died in the violence.
