No Filter Dr Mo. Will Never Forget What He Saw In Gaza
Aug 27, 2025
Dr. Mohammed Mustafa, a Perth-based emergency doctor and son of Palestinian refugees, shares his harrowing experiences from volunteering in Gaza. He discusses the overwhelming challenges faced by medical teams in dire conditions and the trauma experienced by patients, particularly children. Dr. Mo reflects on his personal connection to Gaza, advocating for awareness of the humanitarian crisis. He highlights the need for compassion and aid while emphasizing the emotional toll that such conflict takes on healthcare workers.
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Coping Is Secondary To Civilian Suffering
- Dr Mohammed Mustafa centers Gaza's civilians, not his own trauma, when asked how he is coping.
- He describes relentless exhaustion and a sense of responsibility to create solutions beyond speaking out.
Childhood Water Barrels And Family Sacrifice
- Mohammed Mustafa recounts living in Mecca with no running water and his father carrying weekly barrels of drinking water.
- He links that upbringing to understanding refugee hardship and his family's sacrifices to support relatives back home.
Medicine As A Humanizing Force
- Mustafa emphasizes medicine as a non-discriminatory force that empowered his family and him.
- He chose emergency medicine because it treats people equally regardless of identity.