Murder in the Tigray region of Ethiopia
Physicians already give up a lot to pursue service to others. Time, money, relationships. But for a few, their sincerity, and love for their profession, and service to others leads them away from their nation, and their homes. These are the physicians of Doctors Without Borders. Dr. Mohamed Fadlalla, a big supporter of the Salaam Clinic, is one of those physicians who answered a medical call to arms, who left home to help the underserved in lands far away.
On Father’s Day this past June, Dr. Fadlalla took time away from his family and friends to speak to volunteers and students at Salaam Clinic about Doctors Without Borders and the experiences he has had with them. This deserves recognition, as this was during a brief time off he had between medical trips to Uzbekistan and Sudan. The discussion revolved around how to get involved, is it worth it (yes), and the differences in healthcare in America and parts of the world Doctors Without Borders operates in.
As appreciative as we are for Dr. Fadlalla, we are even more appreciative now as just a few days later, three of our colleagues in Doctors Without Borders were murdered in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. This abhorrent attack on our colleagues in Doctors Without Borders has led to the suspension of medical work in that region in Ethiopia. Thus far, no one has claimed responsibility for the murders.
As physicians, we often see our work undermined by political motives, and in times of political uncertainty, we become easy targets. Nonetheless, we continue to sacrifice and will continue to sacrifice for the sake of others and in service to others.
Read more about Doctors Without Borders and the situation in the Tigray region of Ethiopia.
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Watch Dr. Fadlalla speak with Dr. Shah, CEO of Salaam Clinic, about the differences in community care in America and Uzbekistan.
