Jemilah Mahmood

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Dr Jemilah Mahmood
Nationality	Malaysian
Occupation	MERCY President
Religious beliefs	Islam
Spouse	Dr Ashar Abdullah
Website http://www.mercy.org.my

Dr. Jemilah Mahmood is the President of the Malaysian Medical Relief Society (MERCY Malaysia).MERCY She founded the organization in June 1999 ^[1]; modelled after the Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) ^[2]. Through MERCY, she has managed to bring together Malaysians (and some non-Malaysians) from all walks of life with the common goal to serve those in need, irrespective of race, religion, culture or boundary.

Contents 1 Education 2 Career 3 Shot in Baghdad 4 Awards 5 Personal 6 Quotes 7 References

[edit] Education

• Assunta Girls School, Petaling Jaya ^[3]
• 1986: Doctor of Medicine (MD), National University of Malaysia
• Masters in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)
• Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (United Kingdom)

She received training in various subspecialties of gynaecology in United Kingdom and USA.

[edit] Career

She started her career in Kuala Lumpur General Hospital. She served as a lecturer in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the Medical Faculty UKM until 1995. She was a research fellow at the prestigious Tokyo University as well as a fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (United Kingdom) in 2004.

[edit] Shot in Baghdad

In 2003, she was shot in her left hip during a MERCY mission to offer medical relief and supplies to Baghdad hospitals. After dropping off supplies at two hospitals, MERCY’s two vehicles were shot at by some Iraqis who mistakenly thought they were part of the Mujahideen. The Syrian driver and an Iraqi hospital staff accompanying them were killed in the incident.

She said the doctors at Chiwader hospital had wanted to remove the bullet but she did not want to take up their time and medication. She was still walking around with a bullet in her left hip, five days after being shot. ^{[4] [5]}

[edit] Awards

• 2002: Dato’ Paduka Mahkota Perak (DPMP) from HRH Sultan Azlan Shah, The Sultan of Perak
• 2003: Panglima Jasa Negara (PJN) by DYMM Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di Pertuan Agong ^[6]
• 2003: First East Asia Women’s Peace Award - Humanitarian Service category
• 2006: Gandhi, King, Ikeda Award ^[7]

[edit] Personal

Dr. Jemilah Mahmood is married to Dr. Ashar Abdullah and they have two sons.

[edit] Quotes

"I have seen children’s legs ripped apart, so this is nothing compared to what they have gone through" TheStar

"International work is important; people are exposed to what it feels like to be in a country with no peace, or one that is vulnerable to natural disasters. When they return, they just want to kiss the tarmac!" TheStar

"Your accountability is not just to your donor but also your beneficiary. For instance, were your beneficiaries involved in deciding what food to buy? Did they receive it in time? Was there any bias in your distribution? Are you ethical in the way you work? Do beneficiaries have a channel to voice complaints?" TheStar

[edit] References