Seema Jilani

Dr. Seema Jilani shares her experiences offering aid in Gaza, highlighting the dire conditions and dwindling medical supplies. She discusses the ethical dilemmas faced in a war-torn hospital and emphasizes the impact of conflict on children. The conversation also touches on the importance of advocacy, communication in healthcare, and expressing gratitude for healthcare workers risking their lives.

Dr. Seema Jilani, a pediatrician with experience in conflict zones, discusses her time working in a Gaza hospital. She highlights the dire conditions, lack of resources, and low standards of care. The podcast explores the chaotic atmosphere, treating urgent cases with limited means, and the challenges faced by healthcare professionals. It emphasizes the need for a sustained ceasefire to prevent a complete collapse of the healthcare system.

Seema Jilani, an American pediatrician, shares her harrowing experiences during two weeks at al-Aqsa Hospital in Gaza. She provides a gripping firsthand account of the overwhelming influx of severely injured patients, especially children, amidst chaos. Jilani discusses the emotional toll on medical staff and the dire lack of resources. Despite the despair, she highlights moments of compassion that emerge amid the suffering, reflecting on the resilience of healthcare workers and the solidarity born from shared struggles in dire circumstances.