Mads Fredrik Gilbert
Humanitarian, Physician, Activist, Author
Date of Birth:
1947
Porsgrunn, Telemark, Norway
Place of Birth:
Why Featured?
Dr. Mads Gilbert is renowned for his extensive humanitarian work, especially in war-torn areas where medical needs are intertwined with political issue. He has been a steadfast advocate for Palestinians, providing medical assistance in Palestinian territories and Lebanon since the 1970s.
Brief bio
Mads Gilbert is a Norwegian physician, humanitarian, and political activist known for his work in emergency medicine and international humanitarian efforts. He is a professor of medicine at the University of Tromsø and the medical director of the emergency department at the University Hospital of North Norway.
Major Milestones
Contributions
1970s: Began solidarity work with Palestinians, serving as a doctor in Palestinian territories and Lebanon for NORWAC...See More
1981: First traveled to the Middle East, marking a significant entry into his work as a solidarity doctor.
1999: Played a pivotal role in the survival of Anna Bågenholm following a skiing accident, leading to a breakthrough in treating extreme hypothermia.
Worked in Gaza during the Israeli aggressions on Gaza, providing medical aid and reporting on the situation to international media.
2014: Released the book "Night in Gaza", offering a firsthand account of his experiences during the Israeli assault on Gaza.
Solidarity Medicine: Practicing and advocating solidarity medicine in Gaza since 1981, focusing on the presence and moral support as much as medical work.
Research and Education: Extensive research in emergency medicine and anesthesiology, contributing to the academic field as a professor at the University of Tromsø.
Public Advocacy: Actively raising awareness about the medical and humanitarian situation in Gaza through books, lectures, and media appearances...See More
Humanitarian Efforts: Regularly visiting Gaza to provide medical aid, despite being banned by Israel in 2014 on security grounds...See More
Political Activism: Involved in political activism, notably with the Red Party in Norway, and vocal in his opposition to Israeli policies in Palestinian territories
Date of Last Update:
September 3, 2024
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