Maternal & Child Health: Saving Mothers and Newborn Lives
In Syria, thousands of mothers and babies are at risk due to limited access to healthcare. SAMS provides lifesaving maternal and child health services — from pregnancy to newborn care — ensuring families survive and thrive.
Syria is in Critical need of Maternal and Child Healthcare
Years of conflict have severely damaged Syria’s healthcare system, leaving pregnant women and newborns without access to essential medical care.
- Hospitals are overwhelmed or under-resourced
- Pregnant women face life-threatening complications
- Premature and high-risk babies lack critical care
- Displaced families struggle to access basic services
Without proper care, preventable deaths during pregnancy and childbirth continue to rise.
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How SAMS Protects Mothers and Children
SAMS provides comprehensive, patient-centered care across every stage of life:
- Prenatal care and early risk detection
- Safe deliveries with skilled birth attendants
- Postnatal care for mothers and newborns
- Neonatal intensive care for premature babies
- Early screenings for vision, hearing, and diseases
- Treatment for congenital conditions
This is not just emergency aid — it is continuous care before birth, during delivery, and beyond.
SAMS’ Maternal & Child Health Impact in 2025
Every number represents a life saved, a family protected, and a future restored. With donor support, SAMS has delivered:
22,700+ safe births, including C-sections
64,000+ hospitalizations with urgent care
20 trained midwives expanding lifesaving services
65+ health centers supported
Delivering Maternal & Newborn Care Where It’s Needed Most
SAMS reaches the most vulnerable families through:
9 hospitals across Syria providing maternal and child healthcare
65+ supported health centers
Mobile medical units for displaced communities
Maternal & Child Health Facilities SAMS Supports in Syria
SAMS operates hospital-based maternal & child care support in five governorates: Deir Ezzor, Aleppo, Idlib, Hama, and Rural Damascus through nine hospitals, including:
- Al Dana Hospital
- Qah Maternity Hospital
- Raju Hospital
- Al Shifa Hospital in Afrin
- Specialized Maternity Hospital in Idlib
- Omar Bin Abdul Aziz Hospital in Aleppo
- Al Tall Hospital in Rural Damascus
- The National Hospital and Al Mayadeen Hospital in Deir Ez-Zor
- And expansion to the National Hospital in Hama
SAMS also provides clinic-based care in primary health centers and mobile medical units, reaching camps and displaced populations. This integrated approach ensures care is accessible close to where families live.
When Every Second Counts: Khaled’s Story
One of the hardest moments for any mother is seeing her newborn fight for their life.
Just 18 hours old, baby Khaled was rushed to Kurin Health Center in critical condition. Thanks to the swift action and expertise of SAMS’ medical team, Khaled was stabilized and transferred for specialized care, giving him a fighting chance at life.
Through centers like Kurin in Idlib, Syria, SAMS delivers urgent, life-saving care when every second counts.
Across all of Syria, SAMS is helping save the lives of newborns and mothers. In January 2026 alone, over 600 mothers at Al-Mayadeen Hospital in Deir Ezzor safely brought new life into the world. Each birth was supported by skilled care made possible by donors like you.
Building the Future of Healthcare in Syria
SAMS is not only saving lives today — we are building sustainable healthcare systems.
- Training midwives and OB/Gyn residents
- Partnering with the Ministry of Health
- Running simulation-based workshops
- Strengthening neonatal intensive care units
By investing in healthcare professionals, we ensure long-term impact for generations to come.
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