Thousands raised in memory of 'devoted' and 'caring' Kilkenny doctor
Dr Mutasim Dhafallah worked at St Luke's Hospital in Kilkenny for over ten years
Thousands of euros have been raised in memory of Dr Mutasim Dhafallah for his family after the Sudanese obstetrician and gynaecologist, who served at St Luke's Hospital in Kilkenny for over ten years, recently passed away.
Dr Dhafallah was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 2019 and continued working through chemotherapy, radiotherapy and brain metastases until 2024.
He was described by colleagues as cooperative, caring and kind throughout and previously worked in Wexford, Waterford and Cavan.
He leaves five children — two sons, one studying dentistry and one in his first year of university, and three daughters in secondary and primary school.
His wife is not working and the family had been supporting relatives through the ongoing war crisis in Sudan.
Two separate fundraisers have been set up by colleagues.
One for funeral costs and family support, and another for ongoing financial assistance.
Between them they have raised over €13,000 so far.
Dr Dhafallah's passing has left an immense void in the lives of his family, friends, colleagues, and the wider medical community.