The Last Doctor Standing

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete December 17, 2025 at 12:32 PM

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In Gaza, Palestinian pediatrician Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, former director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, became a symbol of resilience during the ongoing conflict. The documentary follows Dr. Abu Safia and his wife inside the besieged hospital, where they lived for months after their home was threatened. Facing severe shortages of medicine, food, and water, he treated numerous war-wounded patients while enduring personal losses, including the death of his son. In December 2024, Kamal Adwan Hospital was bombed, and staff were detained; Dr. Abu Safia remains in administrative detention without charges. The film highlights global calls for his release, emphasizing the devastation and resilience amidst the conflict. The documentary was published on December 17, 2025.

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Kamal Adwan Hospital ×280% Hussam Abu Safia ×5100% Gaza ×4100%

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dr hussam abu safia 100% gaza 100% hospital 90% war zone 80% blockade 70% detention 70% israeli forces 60% kamal adwan hospital 60% humanitarian crisis 50% global calls for justice 40%