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October 17, 2024
Malnutrition Report

The youth of Northwest Syria had significant malnutrition rates early this year with 9 out of 10 children not eating minimally acceptable diets. This problem worsened with humanitarian funding gaps that forced the closure of 77 health facilities, including 9 hospitals for women and children. Many more are expected to...

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October 10, 2024
SAMS 2023 Annual Report

As a result of devastating Syria/Türkiye earthquakes and a worsening humanitarian crisis, health needs grew significantly in Syria in 2023. Thanks to your support, SAMS not only responded to this surge in the governorates where our teams and facilities exist, but also expanded its operations globally to ensure that the...

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Press Release
September 23, 2024
American Doctors Return From Medical Mission In Conflict-Affected Syria
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Doctors treated life-threatening conditions, provided specialized care, and delivered critical training to local healthcare providers. WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, 24 Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) volunteer doctors from the United States returned from a week-long medical mission to northwest Syria, where they provided life-saving medical care and specialized training to local healthcare providers....

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July 9, 2024
SAMS Condemns the July 8 Attack on Kyiv Pediatric Hospital
Amir Ghonim

SAMS strongly condemns yesterday’s attack on the Ohmatdyt Children’s Hospital in Kyiv, Ukraine’s largest pediatrics facility, killing a doctor and injuring seven children among other casualties. The blast caused major damage at the hospital where 600 children were being treated at the time of the hit. “It was a scary...

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July 2, 2024
SAMS Decries the Possible Closure of Another Gaza Hospital
Amir Ghonim

On July 1, residents living in and around the last fully-functional hospital in Gaza were ordered to evacuate, causing concern that the the largest hospital in Gaza, the European Gaza Hospital, would soon become inoperable. On July 2, The International Committee of the Red Cross said in a statement that...

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May 24, 2024
Fallen Hero Under the Spotlight: Dr. Majd Kamalmaz
Amir Ghonim

Fallen Hero Under the Spotlight: Dr. Majd Kamalmaz The following is a tribute to Dr. Majd Kamalmaz by SAMS Member Dr Khalid Hamza written on behalf of the Psychosocial Committee. Last week, the US Government informed the family of former SAMS Member Dr. Kamalmaz that it had credible information he...

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April 13, 2024
The Broken Wings – French

The most significant impact of attacks on healthcare facilities has been the documented loss of life and injury. According to SAMS’ “A Heavy Price to Pay” report, a total of 123 medical staff lost their lives in the recorded attacks on healthcare facilities. Between 2013 and 2021, SAMS documented 385...

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April 13, 2024
The Broken Wings – English

The most significant impact of attacks on healthcare facilities has been the documented loss of life and injury. According to SAMS’ “A Heavy Price to Pay” report, a total of 123 medical staff lost their lives in the recorded attacks on healthcare facilities. Between 2013 and 2021, SAMS documented 385...

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