Abdelkareem Alsalqawi

Dr. Abdelkareem Alsalqawi is an orthopaedic doctor in Gaza who has been at the forefront of treating severe injuries amidst the ongoing conflict. With more than 167,000 Palestinians injured since early October 2023, he faces overwhelming challenges in providing care due to a critical shortage of pain relief drugs and anaesthetics. His insights highlight the dire conditions in which medical professionals are forced to operate, including the necessity of rationing pain medications and the impact of limited resources on patient care.