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Gaza nurse overcomes travel bans to become Hong Kong professor

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Hammoda Abu-Odah, a nurse from Gaza, overcame numerous obstacles to become a professor at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He faced six failed attempts to leave Gaza due to border closures and travel restrictions before finally securing a scholarship to pursue his doctorate in Hong Kong. His journey highlights his perseverance in achieving his academic aspirations. AI

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Gaza nurse overcomes travel bans to become Hong Kong professor

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Jimmy Chow ·

    Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: Gaza nurse’s obstacle-laden road to becoming a professor

    On six occasions, Hammoda Abu-Odah, a Gaza nurse-turned Hong Kong scholar was offered an opportunity to study overseas. But each time, border closures and travel restrictions prevented him from taking them up. Abu-Odah had obtained a nursing degree in his native Gaza but set his …

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