A Syrian medical team from Chicago is performing advanced heart surgeries at SAMS Hospital in Idlib as part of the organization’s April medical mission to the facility, including valve replacements and other minimally invasive procedures, while also training local doctors and introducing new cardiac techniques. Read Full Article
Officials in Idlib met with businessman Ayman Asfari to coordinate charitable projects under the “Loyalty to Idlib” campaign. As part of the initiative, they launched construction of a new maternity and children’s hospital west of the city, funded by the Asfari Foundation in partnership with the Syrian American Medical Society. The project aims to improve...
In Kormaza village in northern Raqqa, Houria, a 50-year-old woman, arrived at the health center exhausted and in distress, after months of silent struggle. She had been living with uncontrolled hypertension, chronic anemia, and persistent headaches. Over time, even simple daily tasks became difficult, as illness gradually took over her...
SAMS is partnering with local leadership in Deir Ezzor to strengthen the province’s healthcare system, including plans to rehabilitate Deir Ezzor National Hospital. The collaboration includes equipping key departments such as pathology and neurosurgery, as well as establishing a cardiac catheterization unit and restoring cardiology services. This effort reflects SAMS’...
Lebanon is facing one of its darkest moments. In a matter of minutes, more than 100 airstrikes devastated Beirut, the South, Mount Lebanon, and the Bekaa Valley, leaving hundreds killed and more than a thousand injured. Entire neighborhoods were hit without warning, a sudden wave of destruction that left families...
Across Syria and the region, communities are rebuilding, strengthening healthcare systems, responding to urgent needs, and expanding access to essential services. With your continued support, these efforts are creating lasting, meaningful impact. This April, SAMS’ newsletter highlights progress, resilience, and our shared commitment to advancing healthcare and humanitarian service for...
This past Ramadan, we were proud to share a meaningful milestone made possible by your generosity. Through SAMS’ participation in the 2026 For Mama Challenge, an initiative led by Every Pregnancy, a global Muslim-led movement dedicated to advancing maternal and newborn health, over $91 million was raised in just 30...
Thank you for your generosity this Ramadan. Because of you, children are hearing for the first time, mothers are giving birth safely, and cancer patients are finding care and hope when they need it most. SAMS supports services just like these in over 65+ health centers in Syria and beyond....
On the joyous occasion of Eid al-Fitr, I extend my warmest wishes to all members, partners, and supporters of the Syrian American Medical Society around the world. Eid is a time of gratitude, compassion, and renewed hope—a moment that reminds us of the values that unite us: service to others,...
The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) has been reviewed by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) and awarded Provisional Accreditation for two years as a provider of continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. Accreditation in the ACCME System seeks to assure the medical community and the public that...
Wishing you a blessed and joyous Eid SAMS wishes you and your loved ones a very blessed and joyous Eid Al-Fitr! Throughout Ramadan, thanks to your support, SAMS has been able to deliver lifesaving healthcare and bring hope to families facing immense hardship. Because of your generosity: Children will receive...
Give Your Zakat Before Ramadan Ends As Ramadan comes to a close, your Zakat can help restore health and renew hope for families facing unimaginable hardship. Yaman’s story shows just how powerful your compassion can be in these blessed days. For six years, Yaman struggled to breathe because of congenital...
