Australian Orthopaedic Surgeon Returns to Gaza for Fourth Mission Despite PTSD
Australian orthopaedic surgeon Herwig Drobetz has returned to Gaza for his fourth medical mission, working at the Rafah Field Hospital.Drobetz, who previously served as a Red Cross medic in Gaza during active conflict in 2024, is providing critical post-operative care amid ongoing medical supply shortages.Drobetz described the demanding conditions at the hospital, where he works alongside Palestinian medics.He highlighted the urgent need for medical supplies and post-operative care for patients in the war-torn enclave.The surgeon has experienced a range of emotions since his initial deployment, including relief at returning home, guilt for leaving colleagues behind, and anxiety linked to post-traumatic... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Apr 2026 05:01 LONDON
