Palestinian American Medical Association

The Palestinian American Medical Association (PAMA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2013 by Palestinian-American healthcare professionals residing in the United States. Its mission is to transform healthcare in Palestine by providing emergency medical relief, strengthening healthcare systems, advancing medical education, and expanding clinical services through innovation, collaboration, and sustainable partnerships. PAMA operates with a vision of a resilient, accessible, and high-quality healthcare system in Palestine where every patient receives needed care and healthcare professionals are empowered to lead sustainable solutions. PAMA's core programs focus on education and healthcare. In education, it supports medical education in Palestine through scholarships, fellowships, and continuing professional development. In healthcare, it strengthens Palestine's overwhelmed health system by providing lifesaving medications, medical supplies, and equipment, alongside infrastructure support, deployment of healthcare workers, and specialized medical missions. The organization also runs humanitarian relief campaigns, such as Ramadan zakat appeals to provide food, clothing, and healthcare for families in Gaza. In 2025, PAMA reported significant impact across Gaza and the West Bank. In Gaza, it reached over 65,000 total beneficiaries, supported 9 hospitals directly, 15 primary healthcare centers and medical points, delivered over 2.7 million total health services, performed more than 300,000 surgeries (major and minor), delivered over 149,000 units of medications and medical supplies, deployed 274 healthcare staff, conducted 14 medical missions, and deployed 20 emergency medical team members. In the West Bank, it reached 6,003 total beneficiaries, supported 6 hospitals directly, performed 185 surgeries, provided 117 scholarships to 67 students, and conducted 207 capacity-building activities for healthcare professionals. PAMA also organizes medical conferences to advance healthcare through connected expertise and scientific innovation. Its first medical conference, PAMA-CON 2026, is announced under the theme "Healing Through Resilience" and is associated with the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) in Ramallah, Palestine. The organization continues to operate under extreme conditions to provide essential care and resilience for millions in need.

The Palestinian American Medical Association (PAMA) was established in 2013 by Palestinian-American healthcare professionals residing in the United States. It was founded as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission to transform healthcare in Palestine. From its inception, PAMA focused on providing emergency medical relief, strengthening healthcare systems, advancing medical education, and expanding clinical services through innovation, collaboration, and sustainable partnerships. Over the years, PAMA has developed core programs in education and healthcare. Its education initiatives include scholarships, fellowships, and continuing professional development for healthcare professionals in Palestine. Its healthcare programs deliver lifesaving medications, medical supplies, and equipment, along with infrastructure support, deployment of healthcare workers, and specialized medical missions. In 2025, PAMA reported substantial impact in Gaza and the West Bank. In Gaza, it reached over 65,000 total beneficiaries, supported 9 hospitals directly, operated 15 primary healthcare centers and medical points, delivered over 2.7 million total health services, performed more than 300,000 surgeries, delivered over 149,000 units of medications and medical supplies, deployed 274 healthcare staff, conducted 14 medical missions, and deployed 20 emergency medical team members. In the West Bank, it reached 6,003 total beneficiaries, supported 6 hospitals directly, performed 185 surgeries, provided 117 scholarships to 67 students, and conducted 207 capacity-building activities for healthcare professionals. PAMA has also announced its first medical conference, PAMA-CON 2026, themed "Healing Through Resilience," in association with the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) in Ramallah, Palestine. The conference aims to empower healthcare through connected expertise and scientific innovation. PAMA continues to operate under extreme conditions to provide essential care and resilience for millions in need.

• 2026

  PAMA announces first medical conference, PAMA-CON 2026, themed 'Healing Through Resilience'.

• 2025

  PAMA reports impact: 65K+ beneficiaries in Gaza, 6,003 in West Bank; 9 hospitals supported in Gaza, 6 in West Bank.

• 2013

  PAMA founded by Palestinian-American healthcare professionals as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Nonprofit humanitarian and medical organization dedicated to transforming healthcare in Palestine.

1. 1Homepage - PAMApamausa.org
2. 2About Us - PAMApamausa.org
3. 3Palestinian American Medical Associationwikidata.org