SAMS launched its 24th International Conference at the University of Aleppo under the theme, “Advancing Healthcare and Restoring Hope.” The three-day event brings together physicians, researchers, and healthcare leaders to strengthen medical collaboration, advance education, and support the sustainable recovery of Syria’s healthcare system. Read Full Article
The Syrian Ministry of Higher Education and SAMS signed an agreement to restore and expand pediatric bone marrow and stem cell transplant services in Damascus, aiming to build a sustainable national program and improve specialized care for children. Read Full Article
This episode of “Syria Today” highlights the Ministry of Health’s plan for cancer patient care alongside ongoing treatment shortages and challenges. SAMS Turkey Country Director Mazen Kewara joins the interview, sharing humanitarian insights on supporting oncology patients under difficult conditions. View Full Interview
At SAMS, we believe kindness is not a single act, but a commitment to showing up for others again and again. By becoming a monthly donor, you help bring sustainable lifesaving healthcare for families across Syria and neighboring communities affected by conflict, displacement, and crisis. Your monthly support helps SAMS...
Join us in Aleppo for SAMS’ 24th International Conference as we gather not only as physicians and healers, but as Syrians united by a shared commitment to serve our communities. Through years of war, destruction, and the devastating earthquake, the resilience of our people has inspired us to act. Your...
On World Refugee Day, we stand with the millions of people forced to flee their homes in search of safety, dignity, and care. Alongside rebuilding Syria’s healthcare system, SAMS remains committed to supporting refugees and displaced families in neighboring countries and beyond. Across Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Greece, and Gaza,...
We’re honored to share that SAMS has once again been officially designated a low-risk organization following the conclusion of our 2025 audited financial statement, conducted by independent auditors at Rubino. This marks the sixth consecutive year that SAMS has received a clean audit opinion under Uniform Guidance Audit requirements –...
Declining humanitarian aid has left displaced communities in northwest Syria facing worsening conditions, with vital services like healthcare at risk. A France 24 report highlights the struggles of families in Qah camp, where Qah Hospital (Al Hidaya Hospital), supported and operated by SAMS, continues providing essential care. Read Full Article
When a child gets a fever, a mother needs prenatal care, or when someone is living with the quiet pain of trauma, access to healthcare can mean everything. Yet for many families in Northeast Syria, access to quality medical care remains a challenge. Years of conflict and instability have left...
Families in Northeast Syria are facing yet another devastating crisis. Severe flooding caused by rising water levels in the Euphrates River has forced families from their homes, leaving parents struggling to protect their children while access to essential healthcare becomes increasingly limited. In response, SAMS deployed a mobile clinic to...
Across Syria, SAMS continues to spearhead efforts to rebuild a stronger, more resilient healthcare system. This season reflects both progress and perseverance, from hospital inaugurations and renewed services across the country, to expanded efforts in specialized care, alongside growing anticipation for the SAMS 24th International Conference. This month’s newsletter highlights...
Maria Hafez, Assistant Professor at St. Luke’s University Health Network, represented SAMS at ASCO2026, presenting work on delivering oncology care in conflict-affected Syria. Read Full Article
