Death, displacement and disease: A young Gaza doctor on life under Israeli bombardment
Death, displacement and disease: A young Gaza doctor on life under Israeli bombardment Submitted by Faisal Edroos on Fri, 10/02/2026 - 12:10 Maryam Youssef tells The Gaza Podcast why she volunteered at the Nasser Hospital, what it was like contracting chickenpox as bombs rained down around her and her struggle to process the trauma of war Off A young Palestinian doctor who survived Israel 's…
A young Palestinian doctor, Maryam Youssef, has shared her experiences living and working under Israeli bombardment in Gaza. Youssef, who graduated from medical school during the conflict, recounted the challenges she faced, including contracting chickenpox while working at Nasser Hospital and isolating herself to avoid infecting others.
Despite the dire conditions, with thousands displaced and inadequate shelter and resources, Youssef described the constant struggle to provide care for the wounded. She emphasized that the war had entered a new phase, where the constant threat of violence persists even after the ceasefire. Youssef's account highlights the ongoing health crisis and psychological trauma faced by Palestinians in Gaza, as well as the slow progress in reconstruction efforts.
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