Statement from Nordic Medical Associations

We, the national medical associations in the Nordic countries, urge our governments to demand that international humanitarian law is upheld without exception in Gaza. The killing and maiming of civilians, including healthcare workers, must stop immediately. We call for a ceasefire without delay and the release of all hostages. Sufficient humanitarian aid must be delivered to Gaza urgently to ensure that no civilians suffer or die from dehydration, hunger or from the lack of shelter or healthcare. All efforts must be made to restore a functioning healthcare system. 

In addition to this we want to reiterate our support of the World Medical Associations (WMA) Council resolution on the protection of healthcare in Gaza, adopted by the 226^th WMA Council session in Seoul, Korea, on April 20^th, 2024: 

On behalf of our respective associations,

Camilla Noelle Rathcke, President of the Danish Medical Association

Niina Koivuviita, President of the Finnish Medical Association

Steinunn Thordardottir, President of the Icelandic Medical Association

Anne-Karin Rime, President of the Norwegian Medical Association

Sofia Rydgren Stale, President of the Swedish Medical Association