“We need to be strong and focus on saving lives”
October 29, 2023
“In my last shift at Al-Shifa Hospital, most of the patients who reached the hospital died, some of burn injuries, some of penetrating or blunt trauma. Post-operative care is very limited since we work beyond our capacity. We are unable to isolate patients with infected wounds. I’m worried about bacterial resistance and infections. Anesthesia is very difficult because of the long duration of interventions and recovery, and the lack of equipment. The medical teams are exhausted mentally and physically, but we need to be strong and focus on saving lives.”
— Dr. Ahmad Abu Yassan, anesthesiologist