MEDICAL MISSION
Support for an emergency medical initiative led by Doctors to Gaza.
Waves of Freedom Switzerland is responsible for fundraising to finance medicines and medical equipment for a humanitarian mission.
A medical initiative in response to a humanitarian emergency
A medical initiative in response to a humanitarian emergency
In a context of humanitarian crisis affecting civilian populations, a medical initiative has been set up to address essential healthcare needs.
The mission combines:
the deployment of healthcare professionals within local hospitals and medical facilities;
support for emergency services, surgery, pediatrics, and trauma care;
the delivery and use of medicines and medical equipment identified as priorities by local teams.
Needs are defined in coordination with healthcare professionals on the ground to ensure a response tailored to the realities of the field.
This initiative is led by Doctors to Gaza (DTG), in collaboration with Global Sumud Flotilla, organizations engaged in humanitarian medical intervention.
The organizations involved
Doctors to Gaza
Doctors to Gaza is the initiator of the medical mission and oversees its operational and medical coordination on the ground. The organization mobilizes teams of healthcare professionals involved in carrying out the mission.
Global Sumud Flotilla
Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) supports the mission and provides key structural assistance, including:
logistical support
communication and media outreach
support in recruiting medical teams
Waves of Freedom Suisse
Waves of Freedom Switzerland supports this mission by:
organizing fundraising efforts to finance the purchase of medicines and medical equipment
coordinating the collection of donated medical supplies
ensuring the traceability and proper allocation of received contributions
WOFA is not involved in on-the-ground medical management or in the operational execution of the mission.
How to support the mission
The flotilla has three main missions :
To fund the purchase of medicines
for emergency care and the treatment of acute and chronic illnesses.
To support the acquisition of medical equipment
and medical consumables identified as priorities by healthcare teams
To address needs defined
in coordination with local hospitals and healthcare professionals.
Currently prioritized medical supplies
Medical equipment and devices
Ultrasound machines for procedure guidance
Monitors and camera control units for diagnostic procedures
Nerve block stimulators and specialized needles for interventions
Medical consumables
Intravenous catheters and syringes in various sizes
Drainage equipment and trauma care devices
Sterile gloves, oxygen masks, and emergency care kits
Essential medicines
Medications for cardiological and respiratory care
Broad-spectrum antibiotics
Intravenous fluids and analgesics for resuscitation
Are you a healthcare professional?
Volunteer healthcare professionals are directly integrated into local hospital teams, based on identified needs.
Direct integration into medical teams
Duration of engagement tailored to your availability
Comprehensive security briefings
Recruitment and coordination of medical teams are managed directly by Doctors to Gaza.
Are you:
a doctor
a nurse
a surgeon
a midwife
a paramedic / emergency medical technician
an imaging specialist
or any other qualified healthcare professional?
Your expertise can immediately help strengthen hospital capacities in Gaza.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Financial donations are used to purchase medicines and medical equipment identified as priorities for the mission. Needs are defined in coordination with medical teams on the ground.
Our action is rooted in humanitarian and non-violent values. In coordination with other flotilla delegations, we aim to gather as many vessels as possible to break the blockade, uphold international law, and call for justice and dignity for the Palestinian people.
Yes. Waves of Freedom Switzerland organizes the collection of donated medical equipment based on the needs identified for the mission.
Before sending anything, please contact the organization to confirm that the proposed equipment is suitable and to receive practical instructions: info@waves-of-freedom.ch
No. The medical mission is coordinated and carried out by Doctors to Gaza and its partners. Waves of Freedom Switzerland is involved only in fundraising and the collection of medical supplies in Switzerland.
Funds collected through Waves of Freedom Switzerland for this mission are exclusively allocated to the purchase of medicines and medical equipment for the mission, in line with the stated objective.
Funds are transferred within the framework of the partnership established with the organizations leading the mission, ensuring their use aligns with the defined objective.
WOFA is responsible for managing and monitoring the contributions collected in Switzerland.
The recruitment and coordination of medical teams are handled directly by Doctors to Gaza. Waves of Freedom Switzerland does not manage medical applications.
Yes, a donation receipt can be issued upon request. Waves of Freedom Switzerland is not currently recognized as a public-benefit organization for tax purposes.