Between the poem and the profession, and between principle and responsibility, unfolds the story of Dr. Omar Obaid, head of the As-Suwayda Doctors' Union and president of the union's branch council, who combines the soul of a poet with the mission of a physician in an experience that transcends professional boundaries into the public sphere.
In a new episode of "Rihla," Obaid reflects on the impact of being raised in a household connected to national issues and how that shaped his vision for responsibility and humanitarian stances. He also touches upon the role of poetry in the spoken dialect in expressing societal issues, including combating violence against women.
The episode turns to the reality of the health sector in As-Suwayda, where the union's efforts to protect doctors and activate clinics to provide services to patients are highlighted, alongside the formation of a health advisory body comprising fifty doctors and experts in a step aimed at enhancing professional work and planning for the future of the health sector.
From the poem to the clinic, and from organizing the union's space to holding onto the presence and hope of young doctors, this journey recounts an experience that raises a fundamental question: how can responsibility transform from an administrative position into a tangible impact on people's lives?
