Dr Marwan al-Sultan, a senior cardiologist, was killed in an Israeli airstrike, marking a devastating blow to Gaza's healthcare system. He is the 70th healthcare worker killed in 50 days. His death will severely impact heart patients due to a shortage of cardiologists. Muath Alser from Healthcare Workers Watch characterized the targeting of healthcare workers as systematic and impunity-driven. The community is in mourning, as the loss encompasses decades of invaluable medical expertise. Al-Sultan previously discussed the overwhelming challenges faced by healthcare providers in Gaza amid escalating civilian casualties.
Dr Marwan al-Sultan's killing is a catastrophic loss to Gaza and will severely impact the healthcare system. He was a vital part of the medical community.
Muath Alser of Healthcare Workers Watch stated that this loss obliterates decades of lifesaving medical expertise, amidst an unimaginably catastrophic situation for civilians.
Dr Mohammed Abu Selmia noted Dr al-Sultan was one of only two cardiologists left in Gaza, emphasizing the dire consequences for thousands of heart patients.
Since the escalation of violence, 70 healthcare workers have been killed, including senior doctors and nurses, which is a systematic targeting sanctioned by impunity.
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