Watan-Mohammed Taher, a British doctor of Iraqi descent, was born in the city of Najaf. His name gained prominence following his participation in humanitarian relief campaigns in Gaza. Volunteering as part of a medical delegation organized by the “Fajr Scientific Foundation,” he demonstrated remarkable dedication and skill in providing healthcare. He performed more than 300 complex surgeries and treated over 1,200 injured individuals in the region.
One of his most notable achievements was reattaching the severed arm of a nine-year-old girl, which had been amputated due to an Israeli airstrike on Deir al-Balah in central Gaza.
Birth and Upbringing
Mohammed Taher Kamil Taher Abu Ragheef Al-Moussawi was born in Wales in the 1980s to an Iraqi family originally from Najaf. He later moved with his family to London, United Kingdom, where he worked in one of the healthcare institutions.
Education and Professional Training
Taher graduated from a British medical school and specialized in trauma surgery, upper limb surgeries, and peripheral nerve procedures. He eventually became a consultant in these fields.
Medical Experience and Humanitarian Work
Taher rose to prominence after his involvement in humanitarian relief campaigns in Gaza. As a volunteer with the “Fajr Scientific Foundation” medical delegation, he showcased his unwavering commitment and expertise in healthcare.
Arriving in Gaza in the first quarter of 2024, he immediately began aiding the injured and providing medical services. He played a pivotal role in conducting intricate surgeries at the European Hospital in southern Gaza and treated critical cases during the Israeli war on the region.
Despite receiving multiple warnings before the Israeli army advanced into southern Gaza, Taher decided to stay in the region at his own risk. This decision came despite the official end of his medical mission, which was initially scheduled to last three months, reflecting his deep commitment to humanitarian work.
He worked across the European Hospital in southern Gaza and Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in central Gaza, where he performed over 300 complex surgeries and treated more than 1,200 injured individuals during his six-month stay in the region.
Professional Affiliations
Taher was a member of the British National Health Service (NHS) and the “Health Professionals for Palestine” organization, which provided him with extensive experience in both local and international medical work.
The Miracle Doctor
Despite limited resources, Mohammed Taher successfully reattached the severed arm of a nine-year-old girl, which had been amputated in an Israeli attack on Deir al-Balah.
The severed limb was recovered after being trapped under rubble for three days. After confirming the possibility of reattachment, he performed a complex and groundbreaking surgery under challenging medical and health conditions, successfully reconnecting the severed arm.
After the ceasefire, the residents of Gaza celebrated Taher, expressing their admiration and gratitude for his efforts during the war, which lasted approximately 470 days.
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