Dr. Ahmad Yousaf, a 38-year-old Pakistani-American and double board-certified physician in internal medicine and pediatrics, was born and raised in New Jersey. Yousaf has worked with various NGOs on medical missions primarily focused on helping refugee groups, including Syrian refugees, Venezuelan economic refugees, the Rohingya, and Palestinians. He recently returned from a medical mission in Gaza. In this episode of New Wave Global, Yousaf shares his firsthand experiences from the ground with host Amina Saqib, discussing the immense challenges faced by hospitals and healthcare professionals amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. He addresses critical issues, including the deteriorating medical facilities, the troubling possibility of underreported death tolls, and insights from a letter US doctors sent to President Biden about the urgent situation in Gaza. Tune in for the full interview.
U.S. volunteer doctors demand Gaza ceasefire, ask Biden & White House to take urgent action
- September 9, 2026