Israel's systematic attacks on Gaza's health workers and infrastructure have led to a global health crisis largely ignored by major US-based health organizations, despite their close ties to the US government.
Health scholars highlight the significant role of Israel's actions in Gaza in the International Court of Justice's assessment of potential violations of the Genocide Convention, urging a stand against the destruction.
The silence of influential US-based global health organizations on Gaza's health crisis, backed by US arms and funds, reflects an enduring pattern of collaboration with governments and indifference towards colonialist practices in health.
Frantz Fanon's observation on the role of doctors in colonialism remains relevant today, reflecting how doctors and medical professionals can contribute to exploitation and domination, highlighting the historical roots of global health practices in colonial medicine.
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