Dr. Mohammed Adwan was the first to introduce endoscopy to the Gaza Strip. He worked for over 40 years in medicine and was working until the last day of his life. He was a father to two martyrs and was a heart disease patient.

Dr. Rafat was one of few in the Strip who specialized in autoimmune diseases – he was known for his passion for his work and his standing out in his field. He worked as a lecturer in both al-Azhar and the Islamic universities and was known for his positive relationship and encouraging attitude with his students.