The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are near. A sacred window, where every good deed is multiplied beyond measure, and every intention carries the quiet power to reshape a life. Last year your intentions helped make possible: 3M+ medical services 275,000+ mobile clinic services 65,000+ surgeries 21,000+ oncology services...
In a place where access to advanced cardiac care has long been limited, an extraordinary milestone has just been reached. For the first time in Syria, the SAMS Heart Hospital in Idlib successfully performed two MitraClip procedures to treat severe mitral valve regurgitation using a transcatheter approach, one of the...
This month, SAMS physicians launched their April medical mission in Syria, delivering advanced surgical and specialized cardiac care that restored rhythm to hearts worn down by pain, uncertainty, and long-term illness. At the SAMS Heart Hospital in Idlib, the team provided comprehensive care for complex heart conditions throughout the mission,...
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,...
