Gaza: A Vascular Surgeon's Experience

The war in Gaza has been described as a humanitarian catastrophe. Ever since the war began 2 years ago, following the October 7th attack by Hamas it is estimated that over 68,000 people have been killed, with a further 180,000 injured. Thousands have been displaced, and many have suffered starvation and famine because of the Israeli blockade. The plight of medics trying to treat civilians has also been extremely challenging and dangerous, with health care facilities often targeted by the IDF airstrikes. In this podcast, we talk to Mr Ed Brown, a consultant vascular surgeon from the UK who has recently returned from Gaza and describes his experiences working in a warzone. What does it take to work in such an environment? What are the challenges facing surgeons and other health professionals in Gaza? Ever thought of humanitarian work yourself? These are the questions we hope to answer. With Justin Woolgar.