Doctor of the Poor

Some people chase wealth their whole lives — he chased humanity. In the Egyptian city of Tanta, Dr Mohamed Mashally, known as “The Doctor of the Poor,” dedicated over 50 years to treating those who couldn’t pay. While others raised their fees, he lowered his — and often charged nothing at all.

He saw 30-50 patients a day, sometimes working 12-hour shifts into his 70s. He gave free vaccines, covered medication costs, and even visited patients at home. His reason was simple yet profound: early in his career, a diabetic child died because his mother couldn’t afford insulin — a tragedy that changed him forever.

From that moment, he vowed never to refuse a patient for money again.

“Medicine is a humanitarian mission, not a business to amass money,” he once said.

When Dr Mashally passed away in 2020 at age 76, thousands gathered to honour him. Artists painted murals, leaders paid tribute, and millions across the Arab world mourned a man who proved that compassion is the purest form of wealth.

He could’ve built fortune — instead, he built hope.

Source: Engineering Facts