A Strong Plan,
A Healthier Syria
SAMS’ Syria Health 2030 initiative is a transformative vision to rebuild and strengthen Syria’s healthcare system, ensuring access to quality care for millions affected by years of crisis. With a strategic, phased approach, SAMS is addressing urgent needs while laying the foundation for a resilient, sustainable healthcare system.
Highlights our impactful work
33 M+
free medical services delivered since 2011.
50+
Healthcare facilities supported.
10+
countries reached with humanitarian response.
Our Programs
SAMS delivers a comprehensive range of medical and humanitarian programs tailored to the evolving needs of conflict-affected communities. From emergency trauma care to long-term health system strengthening, our work spans the full continuum of care
News & Updates
Humanitarian Funding Gaps and Impacts
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According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), more than 13 million people inside Syria are in dire need of humanitarian assistance. The ever-growing needs,...
“The Need for Mental Health Services is Beyond Words”
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My six years of providing care for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) could not have prepared me for the complexity and gravity of the psychosocial wellbeing in refugee settlements in Lebanon....
A Right to Treatment: Meet Dr. Adeeb Alshahrour
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Dr. Adeeb Alshahrour, a Syrian American doctor, specializing in obstetric care, recently led SAMS OBGYN mission in February 2018. This was the third such mission to Lebanon, the first being...
Finding a Home for SAMS Medical Mission: Meet Khaled
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Five years ago, Khaled El Ali’s home in Syria was destroyed by a bomb. He moved from place to place with his wife, finally relocating to small settlement in the...
A Leader in Her Community: Meet Hind
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Hind El Hamade, 37, is a Syrian woman who lives in a small settlement in the Bekaa Valley area with her five children. Hind lost her husband in Syria, and...
Providing Care in Tripoli’s Informal Settlements
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Dr. Salim Saiyed has travelled extensively with SAMS on various medical missions as a Family Medicine doctor. But the conditions he saw in Lebanon were by far the most dire...
SAMS: Lifesaving Care, Led by Syrians
The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is a global, Syrian-led humanitarian organization committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare to communities affected by conflict and crisis. Established in 1998 and expanded as a nonprofit in 2007, SAMS provides a full spectrum of care—from emergency surgeries and chronic disease management to mental health and psychosocial support. Guided by the vision of “Syrians helping Syrians,” SAMS works to restore health systems, empower frontline providers, and advocate for the protection of civilians and medical workers worldwide.
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