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Dr. Fathi Arafat was a renowned Palestinian physician and a pivotal figure in the Palestinian national movement. He is most celebrated for founding the Palestinian Red Crescent Society and his dedicated service in the fields of medicine and humanitarian aid.
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Educational Achievements (1950-1957): Studied medicine at King Fuad University in Cairo and helped set up the Palestine Student Union during his studies, later becoming a resident in pediatrics...See More
Medical Service in Kuwait (1960s): Worked in Kuwait's ministry of health, contributing to the establishment of national hospitals.
Service in Refugee Camps (1967): Worked as a pediatrician in Palestinian refugee camps in the West Bank and later in refugee camp clinics east of the Jordan.
Election to the Palestinian National Council (PNC): His popularity and dedicated service among refugees secured his election to the PNC.
Leadership Roles in the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (1968-2001): Became vice-chairman of the PRCS in 1968, later serving as chairman from 1978 until his resignation in 2001, and continuing as honorary chairman until 2004.
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