This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #602 - Gaza Doctor (Aziz Rahman, MD)
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Aug 12, 2025 Dr. Aziz Rahman, a board-certified radiologist, shares his firsthand experiences from Nasser Hospital in Gaza. He describes the harrowing conditions and moral dilemmas faced by healthcare workers amidst ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises. Aziz discusses the psychological toll on both patients and medical professionals while highlighting stories of resilience and hope. He also delves into the complexities of providing care in a war zone, emphasizing the urgent need for humanitarian aid and advocacy for the people of Gaza.
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Nasser Is Gaza's Last Major Hospital
- Aziz Rahman described Nasser Hospital as the last functioning hospital in Gaza.
- It handled massive trauma and received displaced specialists after other hospitals were destroyed.
Last-Minute Approval To Enter Gaza
- Aziz Rahman learned entry approval only 12 hours before crossing into Gaza.
- Most teams flew knowing 75% will be denied and wait long checkpoints.
Medical Workers Faced Massive Casualties
- Theo Von cited Gaza's Ministry of Health reporting massive healthcare worker deaths since Oct 7, 2023.
- Aziz framed those losses as a systemic targeting and collapse of Gaza's medical system.