Redefining humanitarianism in medicine | Hani Khalifa | TEDxKI
Dr. Hani draws on years of frontline experience in conflict zones, disaster areas, and epidemic responses to explore the deeper meaning of humanitarian work. Going beyond clinical care, he examines the ethical, emotional, and leadership challenges involved in serving vulnerable populations under extreme conditions. His talk is a compelling reflection on resilience, human dignity, and the evolving role of global health professionals. He is a physician specializing in Family Medicine, currently serving as the Senior Consultant and Chief Medical Doctor at Järva Urgent Care Center. He also holds an affiliated lecturer position at the Center for Health Crises at Karolinska Institutet. With a deep passion for global health—particularly within the medical-humanitarian field—he has worked extensively with individuals and communities affected by conflict, epidemics, and both natural and man-made disasters.Through his work with globally recognized organizations such as Doctors Without Borders (MSF), Dr. [Name] has gained hands-on experience in patient care, project leadership, and health policy development across diverse and challenging contexts. His tenure as Vice President of the Swedish section of MSF and a formative assignment with the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva have significantly shaped his global health perspective and understanding of healthcare delivery in resource-limited settings.In addition to his clinical and humanitarian work, he has taught at several leading Swedish universities, including Karolinska Institutet, Umeå University, and Uppsala University. His academic focus includes Global Health, Disaster Health Assistance, Epidemiology, and Infectious Diseases. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he served as an expert medical doctor on the Crisis Management Team at the Swedish National Board for Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen), contributing to Sweden’s national response. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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