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The journey from a small village in Sindh to Khohova is nothing less impressive with the Midconsons Sons Frontiers to become a key player in international humanitarian missions. He is a dedicated biomedical engineer that has more than 15 years experience in the world’s most difficult environment. His story is one of the flexibility, passion and unprecedented commitment to improve health care in areas of crisis.
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tThey reported on Sunday: Please tell us about your early life and how did you start in your career.
Sarnag Khhhoaza: I was born in the city of Thatta Mirpur. I received my early education in my village. Rising in a small town, I was always interested in the outside world. This curiosity caused me to get further education in Karachi, where I enrolled at Mehran University. There, I got my degree in biomedical engineering. After graduation, I enrolled at Aga Khan University Hospital. This gave me deep insights about the health care sector and strengthened my interest in the direction of improving medical infrastructure.
TNS: What encouraged you to join MSF and humanitarian work?
SK: After my internship, I worked for more than two years at a public hospital before joining the private company, Malir Services Engineering. However, I have always felt a strong phone to help people needed, especially in areas where there is a lack of medical care and infrastructure. When there was an opportunity to work with the MSF, I noticed that this is the best way to connect my technical skills with a desire to make a solid difference between the lives of people suffering from conflict areas and crisis areas.
TNS: Please tell us about your first mission with MSF.
SK: My first mission with MSF took me to Somalia, where I served as a biomedical engineer. It was a challenging but beneficial experience. In addition to ensuring proper functioning of medical equipment, I performed the duties of logistics. Later I was made a logistics officer. The work was severe, especially during the outbreak of measles when I was appointed as a vaccination logistics officer manager. We had to make sure that vaccination campaigns reached the most remote and weak communities. The effects of our work were really humble.
TNS: Your role is different from engineering to logistics. How do you manage transitions?
SK: In the work of MSF, the verse is key. My background in biochemical engineering provided me with a technical basis for effectively contributing to health care settings, but I quickly realized that humanitarian missions often need a lot of skills. The transfer of logistics was a natural development. Logistics and biomedical engineering runs in areas of crisis. To ensure that the resources are provided and the work that the teams need to do is as important as maintaining the goods. I quickly prepared this ability.
The situation on earth can change fast. You need to be prepared to make decisions on the fly. But what we do in such areas gives people hope. This is the hope that encourages me.
TNS: In 2023, you were involved in efforts to get rid of MSF floods in Pakistan. Can you share this experience?
SK: Yes, 2023 floods in Pakistan were devastating, especially in Charsadda and Noshira. MSF efforts were very important in distributing medical aid and equipment to the affected communities. During this time I visited several MSF distribution points. The measure of disaster was unimaginable. It was heartbreaking to see how many people have lost everything. At the same time, it was incredibly beneficial to see how our work relieved the needy. The flexibility of the affected people was impressive. He confirmed my commitment for this purpose.
TNS: You’ve spent a lot of time working in South Sudan. What challenges have you faced there? How did it create your point of view about human -friendly work?
SK: I’ve been working in South Sudan for 15 years. It has been a long but fulfilled journey. The challenges are high – the lack of resources from political instability and the constant threat of conflict. Our work often takes us into a high -risk environment, but the effects of MSF are most needed. I have the honor of serving as the leader of the logistics team in South Sudan as well as in South Sudan, where to ensure that the necessary equipment they need is a constant priority.
What I have learned in my years in South Sudan is the importance of adaptation. The situation on earth can change fast. You need to be prepared to make decisions on the fly. The work we do in such areas gives people hope. This is the hope that encourages me.
TNS: What’s ahead for you?
SK: Work with MSF is far away. I am preparing to return to Sudan, where the situation is critical. I will continue to support the MSF mission in South Sudan, and I hope to bring more resources and skills to the region. The challenges are very good, but they just promote my commitment to continue their work.
TNS: Particularly in conflict areas, what do you think about the future of humanitarian work?
SK: I hope The need for humanitarian help will always be there. Organizations like MSF play an important role in providing care in the most difficult situations. Despite the challenges, the global community’s awareness and response to humanitarian crises is improving. More and more people are moving forward, whether they are volunteers or donors, and this gives me hope for the future.
The interviewer is an independent journalist from Peshawar.
