High Commissioner Mohammad Faisal leads initiative to support Gaza medical students

Celina Ali

Islamabad: Pakistan’s High Commissioner in London, Dr. Mohammad Faisal, has been credited with spearheading a program to allow medical students from Gaza to complete their education in Pakistan.

This decision, directed by Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and implemented by the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC), highlights Pakistan’s commitment to global humanitarian efforts.

The initiative will see Palestinian students from Gaza arriving in batches of 20-30 to join various medical colleges across Pakistan.

The program aims to address the critical healthcare needs in Gaza by training students in essential medical fields such as cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, pediatrics, and surgery.

Dr. Mohammad Faisal, whose proposal was instrumental in the realization of this initiative, expressed his gratitude for the swift and compassionate response of the Pakistani government.

He highlighted the importance of this educational support in building a resilient healthcare system in Gaza, which has faced immense challenges due to ongoing conflict.

This decision reflects Pakistan’s unwavering support for the people of Gaza and our commitment to contributing positively to global humanitarian efforts.

Providing these students with the opportunity to continue their education will not only benefit them personally but also help address the urgent healthcare needs in Gaza.

The program is set to commence shortly, with the first groups of students expected to join medical colleges in Pakistan in the coming months.

This initiative is anticipated to forge stronger ties between Pakistan and Palestine while also playing a crucial role in the professional development of Gaza’s future medical practitioners.