Medical Students in Gaza Create Their Own Path to Healing Amid Ongoing Conflict

Breaking News: Medicine is Being Invented in Gaza In a remarkable display of resilience and determination, medical students in the Gaza Strip are creating their own curriculum to study medicine amidst the ongoing conflict. According to Donya Abu Sitta, a Palestinian aid seeker who was injured by the Israeli army, medical students are forced to watch lectures on their mobile phones and read medical books under the light of their phone flashlights due to the destruction of universities in Gaza. The students are receiving training from older medical students who have been pushed into practice prematurely. Timeline: Last year, Donya Abu Sitta finished her BA in English and enrolled in the medical faculty of al-Azhar University. In June, she started her studies amidst the ongoing conflict. Medical students are currently studying at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah. Immediate Impact: The makeshift medical training is having an immediate impact on the community. Patients are receiving care from these young doctors-in-training, who are learning by doing. Background Context: Gaza's healthcare system has been severely strained due to the ongoing conflict and blockade. The destruction of universities has left students with no choice but to adapt and create their own curriculum. What Happens Next: As the medical students continue their studies, they face numerous challenges, including limited resources and lack of access to proper facilities. However, their determination and resilience are inspiring hope for a brighter future in Gaza's healthcare sector. *This story is developing. Information compiled from Aljazeera reporting.*