Medicine on the Frontlines: A Surgeon's Experience in Gaza
Sun, Feb 02
|Vancouver
Experience the reality of healthcare in crisis through the eyes of Dr. Deirdre Nunan, a Canadian orthopedic surgeon who recently served in Gaza with NORWAC and IDEALS.
Time & Location
Feb 02, 2025, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Vancouver, 803 E 16th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 2V7, Canada
Guests
About the event
Join us for a firsthand account from Dr. Deirdre Nunan, an experienced Canadian orthopedic surgeon who recently returned from providing emergency medical care alongside Palestinian healthcare workers in Gaza. Dr. Nunan will share her own insights and experiences, together with stories from her patients and colleagues, about working under siege and in the midst of genocide.
A light lunch will be provided, followed by Dr. Nunan's presentation.
Given the nature of humanitarian medical work, please note that some content will include description of injuries and medical illness.
Lunch is from Taybbeh, no vegan option. Donations are welcome to cover costs
Chicken Shawarma Wrap: (Halal, Nut-Free)Grilled chicken strips served in a pita wrap with pickles in a garlic sauce.
Falafel Wrap: (Vegan, Nut-Free)Falafel served in a pita wrap with parsley, cabbage, tomato, pickles and tahini sauce.