
The Guardian: British surgeon in Gaza speaks out as Israel offensive deepens in Rafah
British surgeon Dr Omar El-Taji has been in Gaza for more than a week with medical nonprofit Fajr Scientific, working
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At FAJR Scientific, we envision a world where top-notch surgical expertise is a right, not a privilege. We bridge the gap between medical advancements and those in need, ensuring no one feels helpless due to a lack of surgical care.
At FAJR Scientific, our mission is clear: to provide top-tier surgical expertise to vulnerable populations, transforming lives regardless of circumstances. We believe in the healing power of science, compassion, and the human spirit.
FAJR Scientific is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing life-saving medical, humanitarian, and educational services to vulnerable populations. Committed to regions in crisis, including Palestine, Lebanon, and Pakistan, FAJR delivers advanced surgical care, medical evacuations, and essential healthcare supplies.
Since April 2024, FAJR has conducted 10,000+ patient visits, performed 1,800 surgeries, and pioneered complex procedures like Gaza’s first nerve grafts. Humanitarian efforts include 121 pallets of medical supplies, 160 pallets of flour, and 100,000+ liters of clean water, along with a free pharmacy program for chronic disease patients. FAJR has also evacuated 12 children to Jordan, Egypt, and the U.S. for urgent medical care and led large-scale medical missions, training healthcare workers in crisis regions.
With overhead costs kept under 5% annually, FAJR maximizes impact. Looking ahead, the new Gaza hospital project will provide 100,000 patient visits and 5,000 surgeries annually, and FAJR is planning to invest $2 million to send caravans to Gaza and restore water wells in North Gaza.
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Help us meet our goal for providing 5,000 emergency surgeries in Gaza immediately after the ceasefire. Each surgery for a patient in Gaza costs $1,000. Every donation accelerates the healing and rebuilding process.
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We aim to train local medical students, residents, and faculty to perform complex medical procedures
We work to restore local health care infrastructure by providing supplies and essential medications
We are committed to advancing global surgical care through research initiatives in clinical medicine and public policy
We track mission outcomes using an electronic health record to ensure patient safety and evaluate our team’s efficacy
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Dr. Junaid Sultan and a team of international surgeons from the UK and US recently completed a mission in Gaza, providing critical medical aid under FAJR Scientific. This mission is part of our broader initiative to deliver immediate healthcare and rebuild medical infrastructure in war zones.
At the European Hospital between Khan Younis and Rafah, Dr. Sultan and the team treated numerous patients amidst challenging conditions, addressing both conflict-related injuries and complications from prolonged lack of basic medical care.
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A British surgeon who has just returned from Gaza has spoken to ITV News' @ITVMartha about the horrors he saw, the injured children he tried to save and moments 'he cannot take out his head’ https://t.co/EPgIlroUVt pic.twitter.com/jD1N1pVf6M
— ITV News (@itvnews) April 24, 2024
British surgeon Dr Omar El-Taji has been in Gaza for more than a week with medical nonprofit Fajr Scientific, working
ABC News: Drs. Sameer Khan and Alia Kattan recently returned from Gaza and are sharing their firsthand accounts of the
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