In a world where humanitarian crises and conflicts remain widespread, healthcare systems have not been spared from the resulting damage. Every day, healthcare workers are working under severe circumstances of violence worldwide and many healthcare workers’ lives have been lost in raging conflicts around the world.
In the past six months, the world has witnessed the destruction of the healthcare system in Gaza, where healthcare facilities and hospitals have been destroyed and at least 400 healthcare professionals have been killed. The ongoing destruction has jeopardized the humanitarian right to healthcare in Gaza. During this lecture, we will discuss this highly important and worrying topic further with three renowned speakers:
Anesthesiologist and emeritus professor Mads Gilbert has extensive hands-on emergency medicine experience in conflict areas, including Gaza. He will talk about the history of the Palestinian healthcare system and how it has been targeted.
Writer and senior lecturer Craig Jones has extensive expertise in healthcare during conflicts and international humanitarian law. He will explain the legal perspectives on the protection of healthcare services and workers during times of violence.
Humanitarian studies professor Thea Hilhorst of Erasmus University Rotterdam will be the moderator for this lecture.
These are important and relevant topics for all healthcare professionals to learn and understand. We hope to welcome you to the lectures and a snack and drink afterwards!
Monday, May 6th, from 19:00 to 21:00, Rotterdam.
