Date : 5 August 2024
To : All Esteemed Role Players and Supporters
From : South African Medical Students Union (SAMSU)
Subject : APPRECIATION FOR SUPPORTING PALESTINIAN MEDICAL STUDENTS
Dear Colleagues and Supporters,
The South African Medical Students Union (SAMSU) wishes to express profound
gratitude and appreciation to all those who have played a pivotal role in assisting medical
students from Gaza, Palestine. These students have been given the opportunity to
continue their medical education here in South Africa following the devastating
destruction of their universities.
The significance of education, particularly in the field of medicine, cannot be overstated.
It is not merely a path to professional development, but a cornerstone of rebuilding lives
and communities torn apart by conflict. The efforts made to provide these students with
an opportunity to complete their degrees are commendable and deeply valued.
SAMSU recognises the immense impact that access to quality education has on both
individuals and communities. As an organi sation dedicated to supporting medical
students, SAMSU extends its open doors to these students, welcoming them into our
union. They are now a part of our healthcare profession and training, and we stand ready
to support them as they integrate into our academic and professional community.
Our commitment to education and healthcare is underscored by our hope for a swift and
lasting ceasefire. We fervently wish for a return to peace, where the rights to education
and healthcare are upheld and protected. We call upon all parties involved to seek
amicable solutions that will restore stability and security, enabling all individuals to
pursue their aspirations without fear or obstruction.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this vital cause. Your support has not only
provided these students with a chance to complete their medical training but has also
reaffirmed the collective commitment to humanitarian principles and the right to
education.
Together, we remain hopeful for a future where peace prevails and where every
individual can thrive in a secure and supportive environment.
For more information on how to join SAMSU, kindly visit our website:
www.medicalstudentsunion.ac.za
ENDS.
For media enquiries:
Ambrose Lekalakala
SAMSU General Secretary
060 836 8700