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- [From Raqqa: Houria’s journey from illness to hope](https://sams-usa.net/from-raqqa-hourias-journey-from-illness-to-hope/) - 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 life. At Kormaza Health Center,
- [SANA: Syrian doctors from US perform specialized cardiac surgeries in Idlib](https://sams-usa.net/sana-syrian-doctors-from-us-perform-specialized-cardiac-surgeries-in-idlib/) - 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
- [SANA: Idlib launches aid projects, lays hospital foundation under “Loyalty to Idlib”](https://sams-usa.net/sana-idlib-launches-aid-projects-lays-hospital-foundation-under-loyalty-to-idlib/) - 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 healthcare services, especially for women
- [Lebanon in Crisis: Help Us Respond to Urgent Needs Now](https://sams-usa.net/lebanon-is-in-crisis-sams-is-responding-to-urgent-needs-now/) - 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 terrified, displaced, and desperate for
- [SANA: Syria, SAMS to cooperate on rehabilitation of Deir Ezzor National Hospital](https://sams-usa.net/sana-syria-sams-to-cooperate-on-rehabilitation-of-deir-ezzor-national-hospital/) - 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’ ongoing commitment to expanding access
- [April Newsletter: When a Season of Giving Blossoms into Lasting Impact](https://sams-usa.net/april-newsletter-when-a-season-of-giving-blossoms-into-lasting-impact/) - 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 communities in need. - Carrying
- [You Helped Us Raise Over $6.9M for Mothers and Babies](https://sams-usa.net/thank-you-for-mothers-and-babies-this-ramadan-2026/) - 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 days by more than 50
- [Thank You for Helping Save Lives This Ramadan](https://sams-usa.net/thank-you-for-helping-save-lives-this-ramadan-2026/) - 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. Your support is more than
- [Eid Mubarak From SAMS!](https://sams-usa.net/eid-mubarak-from-sams-2/) - Wishing you a blessed and joyous Eid SAMS wishes you and your loved ones a very blessed and joyous Eid Al-Fitr! Throughout Ramadan, thanks to your support, SAMS has been able to deliver lifesaving healthcare and bring hope to families facing immense hardship. Because of your generosity: Children will receive pediatric care to grow healthy
- [Eid al-Fitr Message from Dr. Aref Refai, President of the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS)](https://sams-usa.net/eid-al-fitr-message-from-dr-aref-refai-president-of-the-syrian-american-medical-society-sams/) - 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, solidarity with those in need,
- [Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) Awarded ACCME Provisional Accreditation](https://sams-usa.net/syrian-american-medical-society-sams-awarded-accme-provisional-accreditation/) - The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) has been reviewed by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) and awarded Provisional Accreditation for two years as a provider of continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. Accreditation in the ACCME System seeks to assure the medical community and the public that SAMS delivers education that is
- [Final Day of Ramadan: Your Zakat Can Change a Life](https://sams-usa.net/final-day-of-ramadan-your-zakat-can-change-a-life/) - Give Your Zakat Before Ramadan Ends As Ramadan comes to a close, your Zakat can help restore health and renew hope for families facing unimaginable hardship. Yaman’s story shows just how powerful your compassion can be in these blessed days. For six years, Yaman struggled to breathe because of congenital heart defects. His family lived
- [Before Ramadan Ends: Make an Impact Today](https://sams-usa.net/before-ramadan-ends-make-an-impact-today/) - Restore Health and Renew Hope Before Ramadan Ends In these final days of Ramadan, we reflect on the mercy and generosity that define this sacred month. Because of your compassion, families facing immense hardship were able to find care, relief, and hope when they needed it most. In 2025, your support helped SAMS deliver lifesaving
- [Final Ramadan Nights: Help Syrian Mothers Give Birth Safely](https://sams-usa.net/final-ramadan-nights-help-syrian-mothers-give-birth-safely/) - Maximize Your Gift and Rewards this Ramadan In January 2026 alone, more than 600 mothers safely delivered their babies at Al-Mayadeen Hospital in Deir Ezzor. Behind every safe birth was a dedicated medical team and supporters like you, ensuring mothers and newborns received lifesaving care when it mattered most. But sometimes, even the most joyful
- [Your Zakat Can Heal Syria’s Unseen Wounds](https://sams-usa.net/your-zakat-can-heal-syrias-unseen-wounds/) - Fulfill Your Zakat This Ramadan and Make a Difference As we enter the last 10 nights of Ramadan, a sacred time of reflection, compassion, and hope we are reminded of the profound impact that care and understanding can have on those who are suffering. Across Syria, the mental and emotional toll of prolonged hardship is
- [Urgent: Families in Lebanon Need Lifesaving Care](https://sams-usa.net/urgent-families-in-lebanon-need-lifesaving-care/) - Support SAMS’ Emergency Response in Lebanon As the conflict intensifies, Lebanon is facing heartbreaking levels of destruction and displacement. Since March 2, nearly 600 people have been killed and more than 1,400 injured. Around 750,000 people have been forced to flee their homes, seeking shelter wherever they can - schools, public buildings, and even open
- [March Newsletter: Resilience, Recovery, and a Sustainable Future](https://sams-usa.net/march-newsletter-resilience-recovery-and-a-sustainable-future/) - Read the latest updates from SAMS As Ramadan inspires generosity, reflection, and unity, we are reminded that compassion is most powerful when it becomes action. Across Syria, communities are rebuilding after years of hardship strengthening healthcare, responding to emergencies, and ensuring families receive the care they deserve. With your steadfast support, hope continues to grow.
- [Support Syria Health 2030 | Help Mothers & Babies Thrive](https://sams-usa.net/support-syria-health-2030-help-mothers-babies-thrive/) - Restore Health and Renew Hope in Syria Syria’s path to healing requires more than emergency aid, it requires a vision for the future. This Ramadan, we invite you to be part of Syria Health 2030, a bold, long-term initiative to rebuild Syria’s healthcare system through a three-phase approach: 1.Emergency relief for families in crisis 2.Health
- [This Ramadan, You Can Save a Newborn's Life](https://sams-usa.net/this-ramadan-you-can-save-a-newborns-life/) - Maximize the Impact of Your Gift 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
- [Support Cancer Patients Across Syria This Ramadan](https://sams-usa.net/support-cancer-patients-across-syria-this-ramadan/) - Help SAMS Build Hama’s First Oncology Center This Ramadan, as families gather in warmth, reflection, and prayer, countless families across Syria are facing a battle that does not pause for sunset: cancer. The holy month brings moments of peace and togetherness. But illness continues without interruption. A diagnosis does not wait. Pain does not pause.
- [Help a Mother Hold Her Baby Safely This Ramadan](https://sams-usa.net/help-a-mother-hold-her-baby-safely-this-ramadan/) - Join the #ForMama26 Challenge In parts of Syria today, a mother in labor does not ask for much. She asks for a trained midwife. A clean delivery room. A doctor who knows what to do if something goes wrong. She asks for the chance to hold her baby safely. This Ramadan, your gift can help
- [Join the #ForMama26 Challenge, Protect Syrian Mothers This Ramadan](https://sams-usa.net/join-the-formama26-challenge-protect-syrian-mothers-this-ramadan/) - Join the #ForMama26 Challenge, Protect Syrian Mothers this Ramadan Around the world, 800 women die each day from preventable complications during pregnancy or childbirth. In Syria, where conflict has shattered health systems, mothers and their newborns face life-threatening complications. But, with your support, we can change that. This Ramadan, SAMS is proud to collaborate with
- [Ramadan Mubarak from SAMS!](https://sams-usa.net/ramadan-mubarak-from-sams/) - Wishing you a blessed month filled with peace, reflection, and hope. This Ramadan, SAMS is focused on one mission: Restoring Health. Renewing Hope. Across Syria, families face unimaginable challenges every day. Mothers and babies, children and elders, rely on SAMS for access to safe, lifesaving care. Your generosity keeps hope alive and health within reach.
- [Northwest Syria Floods: Your Support Can Save Lives](https://sams-usa.net/northwest-syria-floods-your-support-can-save-lives/) - Devastating flash floods swept through northwestern Syria, claiming the lives of at least two children and causing widespread destruction in displacement camps. Thousands of families have been displaced, with rescue operations still underway. Rising waters, damaged roads, and contaminated environments have left communities vulnerable to injuries, infectious diseases, and interruptions to chronic and maternal health
- [Bring Urgent Relief to Families in Northwest Syria](https://sams-usa.net/bring-urgent-relief-to-families-in-northwest-syria-sent/) - Severe floods have struck northwest Syria, inundating displacement camps where families were already living in fragile conditions. Thousands have been displaced yet again, and access to healthcare has been severely disrupted as roads and infrastructure remain underwater. In response, SAMS mobilized immediately to support Al Sahel Specialized Hospital in Khirbet al-Joz, rural Latakia, which has
- [Ramadan For Mama Challenge - Every Donation Made Will Be Boosted](https://sams-usa.net/ramadan-for-mama-challenge-every-donation-made-will-be-boosted/) - As families prepare for Ramadan, pregnant mothers in Syria face uncertainty and fear. Every mother deserves a safe birth. This year, SAMS will be joining the #ForMama26 challenge with Every Pregnancy, mobilizing faith and compassion to support mothers and newborns across Syria. From Feb 17–March 20, Every donation you give this Ramadan will be boosted
- [You're Invited: SAMS Ramadan Iftars in Texas](https://sams-usa.net/youre-invited-sams-ramadan-iftars-in-texas/) - SAMS Iftar in McKinney, Texas: March 6, 2026 Join us for a special SAMS Texas Iftar on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Sheraton McKinney Hotel, 1900 Gateway Boulevard. Come together with family and friends for an evening of halal Syrian cuisine, Taraweeh prayers, and meaningful community connection. We’ll have childcare and
- [Member Under the Spotlight: Molham Aldeiri, MD](https://sams-usa.net/member-under-the-spotlight-molham-aldeiri-md/) - From Daraa, Syria, to leading cardiology departments in the United States, Dr. Molham Aldeiri embodies dedication, excellence, and a deep commitment to giving back. Dr. Aldeiri earned his medical degree from Damascus University in 2007, laying the foundation for a remarkable medical journey. He completed his residency at Indiana University, followed by advanced fellowships that
- [Northeast Syria Flash Update: January Highlights](https://sams-usa.net/northeast-syria-flash-update-january-highlights/) - As thousands of families across Northeast Syria continue to face displacement, health crisis, and limited access to essential services, SAMS is unwavering in its commitment to deliver life-saving care and restore dignity to vulnerable communities. We are proud to share our latest Northeast Syria Flash Update (January 2026), highlighting SAMS’ humanitarian response across Ar-Raqqa, Al-Hasakah,
- [Help Bring Warmth and Care to Families in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/help-bring-warmth-and-care-to-families-in-syria/) - Stand with families in Syria this winter This winter, families in Syria are facing more than freezing temperatures. They are facing damaged hospitals, overcrowded shelters, fuel shortages, and limited access to basic medical care at the very moment they need it most. As part of our ongoing commitment to stand with communities across Syria, SAMS
- [SAMS Delivers lifesaving Care in Northeast Syria](https://sams-usa.net/sams-delivers-lifesaving-care-in-northeast-syria/) - Your Support Can Help Save Lives Because of your continued support, SAMS continues to provide medical services through our mobile clinic in Raqqa, Syria at a time when access to healthcare in northeastern Syria is increasingly fragile. Amid the rapidly evolving situation in the region and its direct impact on essential services, our medical teams
- [Northeast Syria Communities Receive Lifesaving Care](https://sams-usa.net/northeast-syria-communities-receive-lifesaving-care-2/) - With Ramadan just two weeks away, communities around the world prepare for a season of reflection, prayer, and compassion. For countless families in Syria, however, this sacred time is shadowed by hardship. Their deepest hope is simple but vital: access to lifesaving medical care. For residents like Mr. Hassan Shati, a 76-year-old from Kafr Yahmoul,
- [Northeast Syria Communities Receive Lifesaving Care](https://sams-usa.net/northeast-syria-communities-receive-lifesaving-care/) - This January, SAMS launched its first medical mission of the year across Syria, reaching into the heart of northeast Syria, bringing lifesaving care to Ar Raqqa, Hasaka, and Deir Ez Zor, where displacement and fragile health services have left vulnerable communities with limited access to essential care. In Ar Raqqa, SAMS is providing essential healthcare
- [Duas for the Last 10 Days of Ramadan – How to Maximize Your Worship](https://sams-usa.net/dua-last-10-days-ramadan/) - A carefully chosen list of duas for the last 10 days of Ramadan, so you can find the one that fits what you’re carrying and say it with sincerity.
- [Ramadan Duas You Need to Know – Strengthen Your Worship This Ramadan](https://sams-usa.net/duas-month-ramadan-prayer/) - Learn the most important duas for the month of Ramadan 2026, including Taraweeh, Qiyam al-Layl, and iftar prayers. A complete guide to strengthen your worship.
- [Eid Prayer – How to Perform Eid Prayer Correctly](https://sams-usa.net/eid-ramadan-prayer-guide/) - Getting ready for Ramadan 2026? Learn how to perform Eid prayer correctly, including its steps, timing & meaning. Find your Eid ul Fitr prayer guide here.
- [SAMS Condemns Brutal Eastern Ghouta Massacre & Calls for Urgent Aid Response](https://sams-usa.net/sams-condemns-brutal-eastern-ghouta-massacre-calls-for-urgent-aid-response/) - SAMS condemns the intense and brutal military assaults of Eastern Ghouta, and calls for an urgent humanitarian and medical response from the international community. The last three days have brought immense suffering to the hundreds of thousands of civilians trapped in besieged Eastern Ghouta, in what some residents are calling an unprecedented aerial and artillery
- [Webinar: SAMS Response in Northeast Syria](https://sams-usa.net/webinar-sams-response-in-northeast-syria/) - Join our special briefing on January 28 You are invited to join the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) for a timely and important briefing on our humanitarian and medical response in northeast Syria. Response in Northeast Syria: Live Field Updates & Medical Briefing Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Time: 10:00 PM EST Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/sams-webinar-12826
- [Every Child Deserves a Healthy Start](https://sams-usa.net/every-child-deserves-a-healthy-start/) - As we enter the last 10 nights of Ramadan, we invite you to bring hope and healing to the most vulnerable in Syria. In Syria, childbirth should be a time of joy. But for too many mothers, it is a moment of uncertainty and fear. With hospitals still in ruins and medical care out of
- [Reuniting a Family: A Story from Inside Syria](https://sams-usa.net/reuniting-a-family-a-story-from-inside-syria/) - By Dr. Samer Attar One night after an airstrike, strangers found an unresponsive boy on the street near the hospital and brought him to us. He had no pulse and had a hole the size of a tennis ball in his thigh. His leg was essentially trying to disconnect itself from the rest of his
- [Finally, the Syrian Children Can Now Breathe  Free of Sarin Gas!](https://sams-usa.net/finally-the-syrian-children-can-now-breathe-free-of-sarin-gas/) - Finally, Syrian children, or the ones not disabled by fear or their amputations, will be able to dance in the streets, when Aerial bombing and shelling are not in action, jubilant that they can now breathe normal gunpowder- scented air without fear of suffocation and convulsion to death. Luckily for Syrian children, they did not
- [Water Woes](https://sams-usa.net/water-woes/) - As a result of the recent drought affecting Syria and neighboring countries, refugees are more likely to contract diseases due to a shortage of safe drinking water and the deterioration of water and sewage systems. The influx of refugees into already highly populated areas of host countries has put extra strain on the fragile water
- [Donor Fatigue](https://sams-usa.net/donor-fatigue/) - The United Nations has received only 28% of the $6.5 billion needed for 2014 in order to meet the need for humanitarian relief in Syria (Underfunded Aid). This means that the U.N. will need another $4.7 billion for aid programs inside Syria and neighboring countries that host Syrian refugees. Due to a lack of funding,
- [I miss the Syria I used to visit](https://sams-usa.net/i-miss-the-syria-i-used-to-visit/) - By Sally Urang I am an Arabic-speaking American nurse-midwife who recently went to Jordan through the generosity of the Syrian American Medical Society on a two-week medical mission with a midwife friend and colleague. We were able to work at two sites providing care to Syrian refugees -one in Amman and one in Irbid. The
- [The Syrian Humanitarian Crisis: A Catastrophe of Unimaginable Magnitude](https://sams-usa.net/the-syrian-humanitarian-crisis-a-catastrophe-of-unimaginable-magnitude/) - According to the UN, the Syrian crisis is the worst humanitarian catastrophe witnessed by humanity in the past 25 years, and the worst crisis in our times. The number of people affected by the Syrian crisis exceeds those affected by the Pacific Ocean Tsunami, Hurricane Katrina and the Rwandan Genocide combined. What started as peaceful
- [The International Response to the Syrian Humanitarian Crisis: Reactive, Disconnected, and Inadequate](https://sams-usa.net/the-international-response-to-the-syrian-humanitarian-crisis-reactive-disconnected-and-inadequate/) - According to the director of the United Nation Office of Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, UNOCHA, the Syrian crisis is the worst humanitarian crisis in terms of the disconnection between the international response and realities on the ground. At one point in the crisis, all directors of major UN agencies publically declared that the UN had
- [The Impact of the Syrian Crisis on the Public Healthcare System](https://sams-usa.net/the-impact-of-the-syrian-crisis-on-the-public-healthcare-system/) - The impact on healthcare is even worse. The Geneva Convention prohibits fighting parties from attacking doctors, ambulances, hospitals, or field hospitals (FHs) displaying a Red Cross or Red Crescent emblem; such targeting is considered a war crime. In Syria, no such norms or conventions are respected. There has been a systematic targeting of healthcare professionals,
- [How Snipers Assassinated Hamza and Destroyed Syria](https://sams-usa.net/how-snipers-assassinated-hamza-and-destroyed-syria/) - By Dr. Zaher Sahloul Aleppo, like the rest of Syria, is facing a humanitarian tragedy of unprecedented proportions. By then end of the Syrian crisis, Aleppo as we know it may cease to exist. Relentless bombing by barrel bombs, indiscriminate shelling of civilian neighborhoods, destruction of historic landmarks, displacement of the diverse population and barbaric
- [Healing the Invisible Scars of Syria’s Children](https://sams-usa.net/healing-the-invisible-scars-of-syrias-children/) - The horrors experienced by the Syrian people on a daily basis are unimaginable. Even for an adult, dealing with the level of psychological trauma that results from escaping barrel bomb attacks and surviving endless mortar shelling, would be incredibly difficult. Yet far too often, the ones bearing witness to these atrocities are young children. Many
- [SAMS Saves the Lives of Syria’s Most Vulnerable Populations](https://sams-usa.net/sams-saves-the-lives-of-syrias-most-vulnerable-populations/) - Throughout the turmoil of this crisis, women and children remain incredibly vulnerable. Women and children make up 75% of the refugee population. Syrian refugees and IDPs are especially vulnerable. In onestudy, 452 Syrian women living in Lebanon who were between the ages of 18-45, were interviewed. This study found that a third of the women
- [SAMS among First Responders to Syria’s Polio Outbreak](https://sams-usa.net/sams-among-first-responders-to-syrias-polio-outbreak/) - The outbreak of polio in Syria last October was a shock to the international medical community. The countryhas not seen a case of the disease in 14 years, making the reemergenceof polio as surprising as it is urgent. Polio generally affects children under five years of age, and if left untreated can lead to permanent
- [Countering Hate with Hope and Opportunity](https://sams-usa.net/countering-hate-with-hope-and-opportunity/) - On Wednesday night, President Obama addressed the nation and outlined his strategy to “degrade and ultimately destroy the terrorist group known as ISIL.” That strategy includes providing additional training and military assistance to the Syrian opposition and potentially authorizing airstrikes inside Syria. Dr. Zaher Sahloul, President of SAMS, spoke with WBEZ Worldview yesterday on how
- [Inside SAMS Dental Clinics!](https://sams-usa.net/inside-sams-dental-clinics/) - Inside SAMS’ Dental Clinics Why Dental Clinics? When it comes to the supply of vital health related services for a refugee community, dental care is often overlooked. However, SAMS sees the importance and necessity of this aspect of healthcare. People of every age group need oral care, whether children in crucial stages of tooth growth
- [New Hope for Brain Surgeries in Aleppo](https://sams-usa.net/73/) - Craniotomy in Conflict SAMS recently donated critical craniotomy equipment to a medical facility in Aleppo. It did not take long before the equipment was to put to use saving lives! Meet the first child to undergo brain surgery with the new equipment, during bomb attacks no less. A craniotomy procedure is very complex, even in
- [#RestoreHappy: Peace & Hope Exhibit](https://sams-usa.net/restorehappy-peace-hope-exhibit/) - A Gift from the Children of Syria to the World SAMS is honored we were able to support this inspiring art installation created by Syrian refugee children living in the Zaatari Camp, that was displayed on the National Mall in Washington, DC! This 1,760 foot art installation, entitled "Peace and Hope", reached over 10,000 people and will continue to
- [Syrian Civil Defense: #WhiteHelmets](https://sams-usa.net/syrian-civil-defense-whitehelmets/) - SAMS was proud to join The Syria Campaign for events in New York and DC with two members of Syria's civil defense, Raed and Khalid. These events highlighted the amazing work of civilians on the ground. Over 50 bombs and mortars fall on neighborhoods in Syria each day. Barrel bombs are improvised explosive devices (IEDs) that are filled with various explosives,
- [Save Syrian Lives](https://sams-usa.net/save-syrian-lives/) - The Save Syrian Lives campaign was launched in February 2012. This SAMS program encompasses medical relief activities directed to help Syrian patients, healthcare workers, administrators and hospitals, helping those dealing with the multifaceted ramifications of the Syrian crisis. This programming has actively sought to provide life-saving measures to all affected areas in Syria, even those
- [Dialysis during Disaster](https://sams-usa.net/dialysis-during-disaster/) - After three and a half years, the Syrian conflict has yet to be resolved. With each day passing, more people are being injured, which means more medical supplies are in demand. Unfortunately, the conflict has had staggering negative effects on access to medical supplies, specifically dialysis machines. Dialysis is a treatment that undertakes the task
- [SAMS Maxillofacial Mission with PCRF](https://sams-usa.net/sams-maxillofacial-mission-with-pcrf/) - In late September, SAMS was honored to be able to collaborate with the Palestinian Children Relief Fund (PCRF) in order to bring specialized care to those in need at the Safad Hospital of the Badawi refugee camp in Lebanon. Over the course of medical mission, the doctors were able to screen 42 cases, 15 of
- [10 Reasons to Give to SAMS on #GivingTuesday](https://sams-usa.net/10-reasons-to-give-to-sams-on-givingtuesday/) - Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday, the global day dedicated to giving back. People across the world are coming together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give. We hope that you will consider donating to the lifesaving medical and humanitarian work of SAMS. Here are 10 reasons to give to SAMS and join us in
- [SAMS Establishes the Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig Fund](https://sams-usa.net/sams-establishes-the-abdul-rahman-peter-kassig-fund/) - SAMS is humbled to have been chosen as the recipient of donations through the Kassig family, and is proud to announce the establishment of the Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig Fund. This fund is in honor of brave humanitarian aid worker, colleague, and friend Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig. It will be used to support medics, doctors, and nurses
- [SAMS Honored at SAC Annual Gala](https://sams-usa.net/sams-honored-at-sac-annual-gala/) - On Saturday December 13 in Chicago, the Syrian American Council, a community organization devoted to raising awareness and advocating for human rights and dignity for all Syrians, hosted a tribute dinner. During the ceremony, SAC expressed its appreciation for the contribution of local and national Syrian American organizations and their work to bring peace and relief
- [SAMS New Projects Initiated in Last Quarter of 2014](https://sams-usa.net/sams-new-projects-initiated-in-last-quarter-of-2014/) - Towards the end of 2014 SAMS worked very hard to bring different help and programming to those in need both inside Syria and in neighboring countries. With winter coming, Syrians are in need of much support. We are proud to announce the launch of the following projects during the last three months of 2014 and
- [SAMS 15th Medical Training Mission to Turkey](https://sams-usa.net/sams-15th-medical-training-mission-to-turkey/) - SAMS was honored to partner with the well known international medical organization, Doctors Without Borders, for its October training mission. A very energetic team of ten specialists in the fields of critical care, anesthesia, trauma surgery, emergency medicine, and infectious diseases provided lectures and hands on workshops to a group of 54 Syrian physicians, nurses and technicians who
- [A Message from the President](https://sams-usa.net/a-message-from-the-president/) - It has been four years since we started this journey together. It has been a challenging yet rewarding endeavor. With your support, SAMS has transformed from a small, ethnic-based organization to one of the leading medical relief and advocacy organizations involved in the Syria crisis. SAMS has impacted the lives of countless Syrians through its
- [SAMS Scholarship Program Reaches 29 in 2014](https://sams-usa.net/sams-scholarship-program-reaches-29-in-2014/) - Since it was established in 2006, the Scholarship Program of the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) has supported residency applicants from Syria by providing interest free loans. The total number of scholarships over the past seven years has reached 112 students. This year, with the contributions of prior scholarship applicants and the generous donations of
- [Story of Hope: Meet Ibtisam, 7-Year-Old Girl in Aleppo](https://sams-usa.net/story-of-hope-meet-ibtisam-7-year-old-girl-in-aleppo/) - The crisis in Syria impacted the lives of millions, and has desperately strained Syria’s healthcare. However, the situation is far from hopeless. Medical personnel are among those who risk their lives every day to save the lives of civilians. SAMS is happy to share a wonderful story of success and from one of our hospitals
- [A Message from the President: From Halab and Al Zaatari with Humility](https://sams-usa.net/a-message-from-the-president-from-halab-and-al-zaatari-with-humility/) - I just returned from a field visit to our projects in Halab (Aleppo) and Al Zaatari Camp in Jordan. I would like to share my observations ahead of our 4th Annual National Conference, and ask you to support the noble work that our courageous and talented doctors and nurses are doing generously. In Halab, SAMS
- [The use of unethical weapons in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/the-use-of-unethical-weapons-in-syria/) - SAMS President, Dr. Zaher Sahloul, recently returned from a trip inside of Syria to visit a SAMS facility in Aleppo. This hospital has been hit by aerial bombardment several times, and now operates in a covert underground location to avoid targeting. Barrel bombs, a crude and indiscriminate bomb that causes mass devastation, have been used repeatedly
- [Diary of a Medical Volunteer: View from Jordan- Day 1](https://sams-usa.net/diary-of-a-medical-volunteer-view-from-jordan-day-1/) - Day 1: In my field, endocrinology, we order labs...lots of them. We use this information to help guide us to pick the correct treatment. It should be one of the most straightforward fields of medicine out there. Except that it's not. So far, everywhere I have practiced it has been like entering a whole new
- [Medical Services in Eastern Hama Countryside. (Arabic & English)](https://sams-usa.net/medical-services-in-eastern-hama-countryside-arabic-english/) - الخدمات الطبية في ريف حماة الشرقي «إنجازات» في ظل القصف اليومي ونقص الكوادر حسن مطلق - عنب بلدي تتزايد أعداد المشافي في الداخل السوري في خضم الحرب التي تعصف بالبلاد، ساعيةً إلى استقبال أعداد كبيرة من الجرحى المتأثرين بالقصف أو المعارك، كحال ريف حماة الشرقي، حيث انتشرت عدة مشافٍ تمكنت رغم ضعف الإمكانيات من إجراء
- [Diary of a Medical Volunteer: View from Jordan- Day 2](https://sams-usa.net/diary-of-a-medical-volunteer-view-from-jordan-day-2/) - Day 2: Although there were similar cases as yesterday (my first case of the day was a child of short stature), now that I had investigated and knew that we really would not be able to provide the refugees with the medicine they needed, I could deal with the situation better. I was surprised to see
- [Diary of a Medical Volunteer: View from Jordan- Guest author: Dr. Gregory Lewis](https://sams-usa.net/diary-of-a-medical-volunteer-view-from-jordan-guest-author-dr-gregory-lewis/) - Day 3: Dr. Gregory Lewis describes his experiences on the Jordan medical mission: I am working with they Syrian American Medical Society here in Jordan and have been traveling with a team of 35 doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, and translators from all over the world to various locations to provide needed medical and mental health
- [Diary of a Medical Volunteer: View from Jordan- Day 4](https://sams-usa.net/diary-of-a-medical-volunteer-view-from-jordan-day-4/) - Day 4: I just returned from another day at Zaatari refugee camp. Today was more exhausting than yesterday; one of our pediatricians fell ill last night, and we felt his absence. I walked through a crowded waiting room at 9:30am, and didn't stop moving until 2. I lost count of the patients after 25 - I think
- [Diary of a Medical Volunteer: View from Jordan- Day 3](https://sams-usa.net/diary-of-a-medical-volunteer-view-from-jordan-day-3/) - Day 3: Today was my day to spend in a clinic is Zarqa. This clinic was started by a rheumatologist originally from Syria (Dr. S), who completed medical school abroad and then settled in Jordan. There were already a few regular doctors working there so there weren't as many patients for me to see. But,
- [Diary of a Medical Volunteer: View from Jordan- Day 5](https://sams-usa.net/diary-of-a-medical-volunteer-view-from-jordan-day-5/) - Day 5: Today we got all the follow-ups that I had sent for blood work coming back for review. There were 40 patients registered to see us for the day, but I think the number was closer to 60 in the end. We went four hours without a break, but did not want to stop so
- [Diary of a Medical Volunteer: View from Jordan- The Last Day](https://sams-usa.net/diary-of-a-medical-volunteer-view-from-jordan-the-last-day/) - The Last Day: Day 6 began with a rude awakening. Overnight a cold front swept in from the west, turning the dry warmth of 70's Fahrenheit into cold sludge. The temperature bottomed out into the mid 40's, slowing the metabolism of the camp. Within the first drops of rain, one of the difficulties of Zaatari
- [Stories with a Heartbeat](https://sams-usa.net/stories-with-a-heartbeat/) - Stories with a Heartbeat is an initiative led by poet Will McInerney and doctor Mohanned Mallah to document the stories of medical professionals and their patients through creative, engaging, and dynamic storytelling. Throughout March, the Stories with a Heartbeat team of Will McInerney and Mike Mallah, traveled to Palestine, Jordan, and Turkey to document the
- [Syria’s Women and Girls: Dignity and Relief](https://sams-usa.net/syrias-women-and-girls-dignity-and-relief/) - By Mukta Ghorpadey, SAMS Advocacy & Communications Intern Women suffer uniquely in war zones. Close to four out of five of the nearly four million Syrian refugees driven from their homes because of conflict are women and children. Many of these women have been uprooted in moments of sudden violence and deprived the luxury of
- [Education in the Midst of War](https://sams-usa.net/education-in-the-midst-of-war/) - "War acquires comparatively little significance for children so long as it only threatens their lives. It becomes enormously significant the moment it breaks up family life." - Anna Freud, 1943 All aspects of Syrian lives have been drastically changed from the escalating conflict. Syrians from every age group wake up each day with the fear
- [“Nothing Is Certain:” Life at the Zaatari Refugee Camp](https://sams-usa.net/nothing-is-certain-life-at-the-zaatari-refugee-camp/) - “Nothing Is Certain:” Life at the Zaatari Refugee Camp For Syrian refugees living in the Al-Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan the only thing that is certain is that nothing is certain. With the conflict now in its fifth year and showing no sign of resolving anytime soon, Syrian refugees are in a constant state of
- [The Most Lethal Route in the World: Refugees and the Mediterranean Ocean](https://sams-usa.net/the-most-lethal-route-in-the-world-refugees-and-the-mediterranean-ocean/) - “The sea is in front of you, the enemy is behind you and either option brings death.” -Arabic proverb The UNHCR recently put the number of displaced peoples and refugees at around 60 million, 14 million of whom were newly displaced this year. Four years since the conflict began, Syria has become a vicious war
- [Fighting to Survive: Learning to Live Under Siege](https://sams-usa.net/fighting-to-survive-learning-to-live-under-siege/) - “Many of our dreams have disappeared. The only dream that remains is our dream of surviving this crisis, which has stripped us of our rights and our dignity. Our feelings are crystallized in one word: fear. We are more afraid every day,” wrote Marah, a girl living in a besieged area of Syria. With over 640,200
- [The Medical Toll of Living Under Siege](https://sams-usa.net/the-medical-toll-of-living-under-siege/) - A young girl collapsed one day at school in besieged Eastern Ghouta. She had entered a coma as a result of chronic malnutrition. After helping her stabilize, a doctor told her mother that the girl needed to be fed before school each day. “I have three daughters and one can eat each day. Today was
- [Fresh Hope Through Youth Action](https://sams-usa.net/523/) - The turmoil in Syria has been difficult for many and as the number of displaced Syrians increases daily the prospect of a normal life begins to appear as a fantasy, leaving many hopeless and the youth population lost. According to the 2014 “Situation Analysis of Youth in Lebanon Affected by the Syrian Crisis,” the challenges
- [Numbers Don't Lie.](https://sams-usa.net/numbers-dont-lie/) - I want to talk to you about the medical work in East Ghouta. But how can I describe this epic humanitarian crisis that is happening there and in all of our beloved Syria in a few words and a few minutes.This crisis has surpassed the heroic poem of Gilgamesh, the Iliad, and the Odyssey. And
- [Healing the Invisible Wounds of War](https://sams-usa.net/healing-the-invisible-wounds-of-war/) - The damage of war is often obvious. Scars from shrapnel of barrel bombs provide visible evidence of the violence Syrian civilians have faced in the ongoing crisis in Syria. However, the conflict has left behind invisible scars on the millions of Syrians fleeing the conflict. The psychological toll of living in a war zone has
- [Solidarity for Syrian Healthcare Workers](https://sams-usa.net/solidarity-for-syrian-healthcare-workers/) - After the October 20th strike on the Sarmin Hospital in Idlib, Dr. Tennari described the reality facing healthcare workers in hospitals in Syria: “When I am in the hospital, I feel like I am sitting on a bomb,” he said. “It is only a matter of time until it explodes. It is wrong - a
- [SAMS September Medical Mission](https://sams-usa.net/sams-september-medical-mission/) - SAMS September Medical Mission to Jordan Five dentists and four doctors joined the September medical mission to Jordan. This amazing group of volunteers took the time to visit refugee clinics and centers in Jordan, to provide services and support medical professionals and ongoing programs that, although overwhelmed, provide vital services to refugees in need. Take a
- [Tunes of Hope](https://sams-usa.net/tunes-of-hope/) - The Syrian refugee crisis has been worked on and addressed by dozens of governments, international organizations, and disaster response teams. However, the often overlooked and arguably most effective organizations to address the crisis have been the civil society and local organizations on the ground in Syria and in neighboring countries. Among the most notable civil
- [A Different Violence for Syrian Women](https://sams-usa.net/a-different-violence-for-syrian-women/) - The United Nations designates November 25 as the official day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. This day is the first of the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence, culminating with Human Rights Day on December 10. The UN estimates that 1 in 3 women have experienced either physical or sexual violence.
- [10 Reasons to Donate to SAMS!](https://sams-usa.net/10-reasons-to-donate-to-sams/) - In 2014, SAMS supported over 1.4 million Syrians in need, and we have already supported over 2 million Syrians in 2015 so far. We hope that you will consider donating to the lifesaving medical and humanitarian work of SAMS to help us continue to impact the lives of Syrians in need. Here are 10 reasons to
- [16 Programs Supporting Syrian Women](https://sams-usa.net/16-programs-supporting-syrian-women/) - November 25 to December 10th is designated by the UN as the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence. The conflict in Syria and the struggles of displacement put Syrian women at a high risk of gender-based violence. These 16 organizations provide women with psychosocial care, skills workshops and training for financial independence, support
- [Prioritizing Syrian Women's Health Care](https://sams-usa.net/prioritizing-syrian-womens-health-care/) - On February 15, a pregnant woman seeking care at the Azaz Hospital in Aleppo died along with nine other civilians when the hospital was targeted by missiles. The hospital, one of the largest OB/GYN clinics in Northern Syria, was destroyed. Destruction of women’s health facilities is one of the reasons for the dramatic decline in
- [Medical Mission to Jordan with SAMS: A Once in a Lifetime Experience.](https://sams-usa.net/medical-mission-to-jordan-with-sams-a-once-in-a-lifetime-experience/) - As you probably know by now … I had an incredible opportunity to visit Jordan and get to know Amman and its hospitality and that’s something I’m very grateful for. Although I didn’t have a lot of free time to tour the country, we did sneak in a couple of chances to see some of
- [Day 2: Urban Refugees - by Dr. Jihad Shoshara, April 2016 Medical Mission](https://sams-usa.net/day-2-urban-refugees-by-jihad-shoshara-april-2016-medical-mission/) - "Doctor, he won't eat. He won't take any milk, either." I look down at a bawling 21 month old, his mouth covered with sugary glaze; his attempts to fight me off from examining him are futile, given he won't let go of the lollipop he has fisted tightly in each hand. "Of course he won't!"
- [Day 1: Welcome Back - by Dr. Jihad Shoshara, April 2016 Medical Mission](https://sams-usa.net/day-1-welcome-back-by-dr-jihad-shoshara-april-2016-medical-mission/) - I couldn't sleep last night. At 4, I woke up, my jetlagged body allowing my mind to race; after a while I simply got up and began to prepare. I Facetimed my kids and my wife separately, everyone carrying out their usual routines without me. My absence from home gnaws on me - all the
- [Day 2: In the Clinics - by Dr. Moeen Saleem, April 2016 Medical Mission](https://sams-usa.net/day-2-in-the-clinics-by-dr-johad-shoshara-april-2016-medical-mission/) - Starting the day with the tragic reality of sadness...I knew it was bad when my translator, Dema Alzein, started tearing up before she could tell me what the patient had said. Followed by a brief moment of happiness at the end of the day. Patient #1- Chief Complaint: I'm having chest pain, I think
- [Day 3: In The Flow - by Dr. Jihad Shoshara, April 2016 Medical Mission](https://sams-usa.net/day-3-in-the-flow-by-dr-jihad-shoshara-april-2016-medical-mission/) - The day started with another late night; after staying up to follow up reports and help adjust the coming day's volunteer schedules, I got up early to open the medication room and helped others to get their needed meds for the day. I was scheduled to spend a second day in Irbid, but at a
- [Day 4: Seeing Patients at Zaatari - by Dr. Moeen Saleem, April 2016 Medical Mission](https://sams-usa.net/day-4-seeing-patients-at-zaatari-by-dr-moeen-saleem-april-2016-medical-mission/) - Zaatari is the actual refugee camp. Entry to the camp is under military guard. It is home to over 80,000 people. It costs almost 500,00$ per day to sustain the camp. That's roughly over 6$/person to pay for food, water and whatever bare minimum is available. By population, it is considered the 4th largest city
- [Day 4: Kerak - by Dr. Jihad Shoshara, April 2016 Medical Mission](https://sams-usa.net/day-4-kerak-by-dr-jihad-shoshara-april-2016-medical-mission/) - As a part of our missions here in Jordan, SAMS has always spent a 'day of service' to the Jordanian people; as a gesture of good will, our physicians spend time serving low-income citizens whose access to regular health care is limited by distance and resources. It is easy to forget that as difficult as
- [Day 5: Clinic - by Dr. Moeen Saleem, April 2016 Medical Mission](https://sams-usa.net/day-5-clinic-by-dr-moeen-saleem-april-2016-medical-mission/) - Today, we served a non-profit clinic in the city of Amman. The clinic was built with aid from the United States (not sure if it was private or government). 4 docs saw about 147 patients. I shared an exam room with another doc. When I say we shared a room, I don't mean we took
- [Day 5: Long Post - by Dr. Jihad Shoshara, April 2016 Medical Mission](https://sams-usa.net/day-5-long-post-by-dr-jihad-shoshara-april-2016-jordan-medical-mission/) - Shortly before the end of my last clinic at Irbid on day 3, I received a Facebook message from one of my Syrian cousins. The message read: "Jihad, this is your cousin R, the granddaughter of your aunt S. I live in Irbid now and just discovered that you are here. Could we see you?
- [Day 6: Caring for Refugees - by Dr. Moeen Saleem, April 2016 Medical Mission](https://sams-usa.net/day-6-caring-for-refugees-by-dr-moeen-saleem-april-2016-medical-mission/) - Visited the Zaatari camp again. This officially brings an end to our mission trip. A special appreciation to Saera Arain-Saleem who allowed me to come on this trip and managed the schedules of 5 kids + her work schedule. Without her, I couldn't have take this journey. Thank you to all family members for their words
- [Day 6 - Last Day of SAMS Medical Mission to Jordan - by Dr. Jihad Shoshara, April 2016 Medical Mission](https://sams-usa.net/day-6-last-day-of-sams-medical-mission-to-jordan-by-dr-jihad-shoshara-april-2016-medical-mission/) - "Jihad I just had to rush a child to Emergency. I managed to stabilize him once we reached there but there was an argument because they wanted his paperwork, registration etc but I started treating him because he was crashing. To cut the long story short he's in ICU. We'll need to discuss funding." I
- [SAMS Medical Mission April 1-April 7 Day #6 (Part II)-Hardest Day! - by Asma Akhras](https://sams-usa.net/sams-medical-mission-april-1-april-7-day-6-part-ii-hardest-day-by-asma-akhras/) - Our driver is driving as fast as he can. I could tell that “K” is withering between each breath he inhales. He is getting tired. His head is drooping. His eyes are starting to show “shut down.” Dr. Naveed Iqbal says if we have to we will stop to do CPR on “K.” He was
- ["The City Is Bleeding" - Reflections from an Aleppo Physician](https://sams-usa.net/reflections-from-an-aleppo-physician/) - On Wednesday, April 27, the Al Quds field hospital in Aleppo was hit by a targeted airstrike, killing at least 30 people including 2 health workers, injuring at least 60 people, and completely destroying the facility. At this time, emergency first responders are still digging bodies out from the wreckage. The humanitarian situation in Aleppo
- [Reflections and Observations from Greece. By Dr. Ahmad Yousaf](https://sams-usa.net/reflections-and-observations-from-greece-and-the-sams-medical-mission-for-syrian-refugees-by-ahmad-yousaf/) - 1) Loneliness is truly the darkest consequence of this crisis. The Syrian people haven't only been kicked out of their homes, but were stripped away from their neighborhoods, friends and family via death, destruction, sickness and tough decisions that had to be made to split up loved ones to preserve better chances of survival. We
- [Give Their Stories Happy Endings by Hiba Shaban](https://sams-usa.net/give-their-stories-happy-endings-by-hiba-shaban/) - A few weeks ago I met a Syrian man sitting on the side of the road near a gas station in Greece where he and his family had set up a little picnic and were enjoying a light lunch. He told me he was trying to find a way to get all eleven members of
- [Letter from a SAMS Healthworker Unable to Access Aleppo](https://sams-usa.net/letter-from-a-sams-healthworker-unable-to-access-aleppo/) - The following letter comes from a SAMS-supported healthcare worker who is unable to return to his facility in Aleppo due to the closure and targeting of Castello Road. "Greetings and blessings, How are you Doctor? I hope you are doing well. I would like to give you a clear picture of my situation. I left
- [Shared Humanity: A Story of Two Syrian Refugees by Yousef Abu-Salha](https://sams-usa.net/shared-humanity-a-story-of-two-syrian-refugees-by-yousef-abu-salha/) - Yousef Abu-Salha is a second year medical student at the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill (UNC). Yousef’s family suffered a tragedy in February 2015 when his two sisters, Yusor and Razan Abu-Salha, and his brother in-law, Deah Barakat, were murdered execution-style in the 2015 Chapel Hill Shooting.Yusor and Razan wore the headscarf and Yousef’s
- [Reflections of a SAMS Global Relief Volunteer in Greece - By Nour Akhras](https://sams-usa.net/reflections-of-a-sams-global-relief-volunteer-in-greece-by-nour-akhras/) - My last day at the camp clinic, I was overwhelmed with sadness. Sadness at the situation my fellow human beings are having to endure. Sadness that my time of helping them was over. Sadness at their sense of hopelessness as there is no end in site to the border closures. I tried to be uplifting.
- [My Days in the Refugee Camps in Thessaloniki, Greece - by Dr. Lata Cherath](https://sams-usa.net/my-days-in-the-refugee-camps-in-thessaloniki-greece-by-dr-lata-cherath/) - All the days seem to blend into each other – the events of yesterday bleed into today and I know I will see the same faces and hear the same stories tomorrow. Sometimes the stories are told directly to me – although I needed a translator. Many a time, the stories are left incomplete as the translator would
- [Days 1 & 2 of SAMS Global Response - by Mark Boothroyd](https://sams-usa.net/days-1-2-of-sams-global-response-by-mark-boothroyd/) - Day 1 SAMS Global Response: Arrival Arrived in Thessaloniki. SAMS Global Response is staying in a hotel just outside the city, near the government camps. I arrived too late to join any of the clinics, so instead helped out with the day to day admin. The medical and field coordinators are trying to keep
- [Helping Syrian Children at Refugee Camps](https://sams-usa.net/helping-syrian-children-refugee-camps/) - By Ruemon and Mehul Bhattacharyya Every day we wake up in the morning to the smell of a great breakfast. We see our parents happily making our lunch to take to school. With a full stomachs, we I go to a beautiful school building to learn. For six hours we learn all kinds of
- [World Diabetes Day 2016. SAMS is Committed to Serve Syrian Refugees Living in Lebanon](https://sams-usa.net/world-diabetes-day-celebrated-november-fourteenth-worlds-largest-diabetes-awareness-campaign-year-events-organized-raise-awareness-diabetes-m/) - World Diabetes Day – celebrated on November Fourteenth – is the world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign. Each year, events are organized to raise awareness of diabetes in more than 100 countries. This day is also a sad reminder of the plight of the refugees around the world who suffer from diabetes. These people hope to
- [A Snapshot of a Refugee Camp in Northern Greece: Three Young Translators - By Joel L Schamroth, SAMS-GR Medical Volunteer](https://sams-usa.net/snapshot-refugee-camp-northern-greece-three-young-translators-joel-sams-gr-medical-volunteer/) - I’ve recently returned from working with SAMS-Global Response, an NGO that provides medical care to refugees based in the north of Greece near Thessaloniki. We worked in 3 different sites, serving mostly Syrian refugee populations (but also some Iraqis), most of whom had been resettled there after reaching the infamous Idomeni makeshift camp. Working as
- [Scholarships Give Syrian Medical Students Hope](https://sams-usa.net/scholarships-give-syrian-medical-students-hope/) - Scholarships Give Syrian Medical Students Hope Prior to the eruption of the Syrian crisis in 2011, Syria was known for its extensive and high quality education system. Primary school enrollment rates were at 97% before the conflict began and at 70% for secondary school. However, as the violence in Syria intensified, schools became a target
- ["That day was unforgettable to all of us."](https://sams-usa.net/day-unforgettable-us/) - I was so happy when I got accepted at the Sarajevo School of Science and Technology after taking the entrance exam, thanks to SAMS organization that supported us to join the medical school. Prior to that, I was confused about my study and which university I would join until I was asked to take the entrance exam
- ["We promised ourselves to become successful doctors."](https://sams-usa.net/promised-become-successful-doctors/) - Regarding to what has been happening in Syria from massacres, continuous death and shortage of every essential need, I was feeling helpless inside myself, I couldn't do any help to my injured people in Syria. That was till SAMS supported me and helped me get the visa to go to Bosnia to study Medicine at "Sarajevo
- ["I was dreaming of this day for several years!"](https://sams-usa.net/dreaming-day-several-years/) - In September 2015, after I finished high school, I saw an announcement on Facebook about a scholarship in Bosnia, which was posted by SAMS. I applied to this scholarship and after an interview I was accepted -with other ten students-, we were chosen from tens of students, and that was amazing. That day was a
- ["I can't express how happy I was."](https://sams-usa.net/5093/) - Two years ago I finished my high school, and I got high grades, but I couldn't attend the university as the university is located in area which controlled by Assad regime and I am a resident of rebel-held area. Because of that I stayed a whole year without studying. I felt myself useless, helpless, and
- [We Are Showing Those In Aleppo They Have Not Been Forgotten](https://sams-usa.net/showing-aleppo-not-forgotten/) - The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is grateful that as of last Thursday, December 15, over 9,500 civilians were evacuated from besieged eastern Aleppo City. Unfortunately, among those who were evacuated, 1,400 were in need of medical attention, and many were critically wounded or chronically ill. More than 90 were children, including infants suffering from
- [Blog Post by Dr. Hisham Sharif, "Battle after The Conflict"](https://sams-usa.net/blog-post-dr-hisham-sharif-battle-conflict/) - I would like to make a note to the reader, that this report is intended to not simply raise awareness, but more importantly to promote pro-activity to push for better living conditions in the Syrian refugee camps. There are currently two categories of Syrians directly affected by the war; the first and most obvious are
- ["When I first met this boy he was angry and shy. I could not work with him much at all, but he left an impression on me."](https://sams-usa.net/first-met-bassel-angry-shy-not-work-much-left-impression/) - "Three years ago, when 10-year-old Syrian boy was 7 years old he was playing with his brothers in a field by his house in Syria when and came across a land mine. Like any typical boy he picked it up thinking it was a toy. Unfortunately, it was not. It exploded. He ultimately lost both legs,
- [Refugees are amongst the most misunderstood of people in the world. Why?](https://sams-usa.net/refugees-amongst-misunderstood-people-world/) - It is because we label them as just that. ‘Refugees’. This mark typecasts and strips away the humanity of these individuals, and it does so because it crafts a one-dimensional perception of them. What many of us lose sight of, is that they were often highly-educated professionals who thrived in their societies. Many are doctors,
- [Celebrating Female Health Workers on International Women's Day. Meet Aleppo's Dr. Farida](https://sams-usa.net/celebrating-female-health-workers-international-womens-day/) - Women’s health and reproductive care in Syria have been disproportionately imperiled since the beginning of the conflict in 2011. In late 2016, as the siege of eastern Aleppo stifled the city’s civilian population and medical infrastructure, a group of brave medics on the ground continued providing care despite constant aerial threats. One of these medics,
- [blog post by sgr volunteer: "Hope is Still Alive in Refugee Camps"](https://sams-usa.net/blog-post-sgr-volunteer-hope-still-alive-refugee-camps/) - My first exposure to the “refugee crisis” was in the summer of 2013, just before my senior year of high school. I was in Istanbul visiting family and the Turkish nightly news was consumed with reports of increasing numbers fleeing the seemingly endless violence in Syria. Thousands were pouring across Turkey’s borders every day, and
- [Meet Abu Rajab](https://sams-usa.net/meet-abu-rajab/) - Like many Syrians displaced by the ongoing crisis, SAMS medic Abu Rajab dreams of one day returning to his hometown of Aleppo. Before the eruption of the Syrian crisis, Abu Rajab worked as radiologist technician. At the time, he could not anticipate how dramatically his life would change as years of conflict wore on, or
- [Meet Dr. Abdulkhalek](https://sams-usa.net/meet-dr-abdulkhalek/) - Dr. Abdulkhalek remembers all too well the moment that a rocket targeted the house next to his. “I remember when we were in our house and the plane targeted next to our house with a bunker buster rocket. The sound of that rocket was horrible,” he says, adding that he believes the attack was meant
- [Dispatches from Jordan with Dr. Shoshara <br> Day 1: Mafraq](https://sams-usa.net/dispatches-jordan-dr-shoshara/) - The day began at 4:50 am. It took me 36 hours, but I’m more or less over jet lag and I was grateful for 4 hours of sleep. The first day of the mission is full of nervous energy, making sure that all of the different providers and teams are best situated. After a quick
- [Dispatches from Jordan with Dr. Shoshara <br> Day 2: Teamwork](https://sams-usa.net/day2-dispatches-jordan-dr-jihad-shoshara/) - Every day is a new experience on a SAMS mission, as we rotate through different areas of the country serving those in need. Going to bed last night, I also tried to put to bed some of the emotions from the day before. The schedule moves on forward, and therefore we must as well. Today’s
- [Dispatches from Jordan with Dr. Shoshara <br> Days 3 & 4: The Things That We Can Do](https://sams-usa.net/dispatches-jordan-dr-shoshara-days-3-4-things-can/) - The past couple of days have seen our mission ramp up its services on all fronts. Our physicians have spread all across Jordan, from Irbid in the North to Ma’an in the South, and from Azraq Camp in the East to Ajloun in the West. We have provided care for several hundred patients over this
- [Dispatches from Jordan with Dr. Shoshara <br/> Day 5: Full Force](https://sams-usa.net/dispatches-jordan-dr-shoshara-day-5-full-force/) - This morning, making my rounds of the breakfast tables, I had the following (paraphrased, I don’t have a photographic memory) conversation with Sami Diab: “We had a patient (at Azraq camp) that we couldn’t help with our materials. He was an elderly gentleman, and he already had a set of dentures that were broken. He couldn’t
- [Five Days of Neurosurgery with Dr. Khalid Kurtom](https://sams-usa.net/fivedaysneurosurgery/) - Dr. Khalid Kurtom and his neurosurgery team from University of Maryland Shore Regional Health joined SAMS for medical mission to Amman, Jordan from April 7 - 14. Dr. Kurtom’s team joined a group of over 70 other medical professionals providing high quality, culturally appropriate medical care to refugees and the local community, including performing neurosurgeries for the first
- [Dispatches from Jordan with Dr. Jihad Shoshara: Epilogue](https://sams-usa.net/dispatches-jordan-dr-jihad-shoshara-epilogue/) - It’s now 4:40pm in Amman, and 8:40am in Chicago as I write this from 30,000 feet up above the Atlantic. (I mean “writing” in the literal sense - thanks to the #ElectronicsBan on flights from Arab cities, I’m rediscovering how atrocious my longhand is.) As I begin my reentry to life in Chicago I am
- [A Lifesaving Diagnosis](https://sams-usa.net/a-lifesaving-diagnosis/) - Early in 2016, Tabarak Al-Jabawi lay waiting for surgery in Amman, Jordan. For five years, a malignant tumor on her wrist had grown in size. The tumor had followed her, from her hometown in Syria, to Al-Zaatari camp in Mafraq, Jordan. After years of pain and frustrating diagnoses, she was told by a Jordanian surgeon
- [SAMS Lebanon Medical Mission with Dr. Saleem: Day 1](https://sams-usa.net/sams-lebanon-medical-mission-dr-saleem-day-1/) - Our medical mission to Lebanon kicked off with a nice breakfast followed by group orientation with the 38 volunteers currently on SAMS's medical mission to Lebanon. A few key statistics remind us of the gravity of the refugee crisis in Lebanon: Lebanon has a population of approximately 6 million. It is estimated that 1 in 3
- [SAMS Lebanon Medical Mission with Dr. Saleem: Day 2](https://sams-usa.net/sams-lebanon-medical-mission-dr-saleem-day-2/) - Let's start with a few quick facts about the Syrian American Medical Society. SAMS is a non-profit, non-political and non-religious medical relief organization. They provide financial support to the dwindling doctors and hospitals remaining in Syria, that continue to face attacks. Today, 5 million Syrian refugees are spread across the Middle East and Europe. Over 1
- [SAMS Medical Mission with Dr. Saleem: Day 3](https://sams-usa.net/sams-medical-mission-dr-saleem-day-3/) - Today, I spent the day in a specialty clinic in the Beka'a Valley. When I arrived, I asked the clinic staff how many patients were here to see me. A staff member answered, "15, but more may show up". At 1 pm, after I had seen 12 patients, she suggested I take a 5 minute break,
- [Dr. Naveed Iqbal: "It's a privilege to serve the Syrian people"](https://sams-usa.net/dr-naveed-iqbal-privilege-serve-syrian-people/) - Stopped eight times by the army as well as various uniformed officials for scheduled security checks at Beirut airport alone, one can sense the tense atmosphere in this country. 25% of Lebanon's population is now Syrian refugees. It's a country surrounded by decades of conflict with Palestine in the south and Syria in the north
- [Health Workers and Facilities in 23 Conflict-Ridden Countries Attacked With Impunity in 2016](https://sams-usa.net/health-workers-facilities-23-conflict-ridden-countries-attacked-impunity-2016/) - The extent and intensity of violence against health workers globally remained alarmingly high in 2016, the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition said in a new report today. The report also finds that accountability for committing these attacks remains inadequate or non-existent. The report, entitled Impunity Must End, documents attacks on health care in 23 countries.
- [Kasem & The White Hand Center](https://sams-usa.net/kasem-white-hand-center/) - “If we were to create something called 'human devastation syndrome' that is what we're seeing," with these words, Dr. MK Hamza, Chair of SAMS Mental Health Committee, kicked off his discussion of mental health in Syria, at the SAMS’s 6th Annual National Conference in Los Angeles, CA on February 18th, 2017. His term soon took
- [Medical Missions Are Important, But They Are Not Enough](https://sams-usa.net/medical-missions-important-not-enough/) - Six years after the eruption of the conflict in Syria, Jordan’s Al-Zaatari Refugee Camp has become the largest Syrian camp in the region, with 80,000 residents. Over half of the camp’s population is under 24 years old, with 19.9% of the population being under five years old. Through our medical missions to Jordan, cardiologist Dr.
- [Committed to Care](https://sams-usa.net/committed-to-care-greece/) - "Working with SAMS made me feel part of a brilliant community of great minds and spirits, committed to care for communities of refugees, not just through health but also through advocacy," SAMS Global Response volunteer Dr. Kate Markham said of her work with SGR in Greece. Dr. Markham volunteered with our Global Response team in Greece twice,
- [Lessons in Resilience](https://sams-usa.net/lessons-in-resilience/) - Hundreds wait outside my clinic. I call it a "clinic" but it could be anything from a disused storage shed to a makeshift school classroom for refugees. The patients know we only have a few minutes to talk about their symptoms before they disappear into a sea of tents or urban sprawl. It is tempting to
- [Inside A Dental Clinic In Al-Zaatari Camp](https://sams-usa.net/insidethedentalclinic/) - “When I was younger I used to hear about doctors, ophthalmologists, you name it - they said they would go to Syria and help every three weeks in the summer. I thought that was a really awesome idea. I wanted to do this even before the conflict." Even as a child, Dr. Suzanne Horani was determined
- [Providing Care in Tripoli's Informal Settlements](https://sams-usa.net/providing-care-tripolis-informal-settlements/) - 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 he has encountered on a mission trip. "On the first day, we turned a refugee tent made of cardboard and plastic into a makeshift clinic.
- [Through Her Lens: Meet Dr. Weil](https://sams-usa.net/lens-meet-dr-weil/) - Daily life in displacement wears on the body in many ways. Al-Zaatari camp is located on a 5 km stretch of land in the desert, just 13km from the Syrian border. For children in Al-Zaatari camp, the pervasive dust and dirt can lead to ocular conditions like irritation and allergic conjunctivitis, according to Dr. Natalie Weil,
- [An Unusual Day at Gardens Hospital](https://sams-usa.net/unusual-day-gardens-hospital/) - Cardiologist Dr. Waseem Akhter joined the SAMS Medical Mission to Jordan in July of 2017. Throughout the medical mission, he and his colleagues performed 63 cardiac catheterizations. On the first day of the medical mission, he met a patient whose experience he shared with us. I am called to the bedside of a patient who
- [Children in Conflict Zones: Remarks By Syrian Pediatrician Dr. Nour](https://sams-usa.net/children-conflict-zones-remarks-syrian-pediatrician-dr-nour/) - Dr. Nour is a Syrian pediatrician working with the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS). For four years, she has been practicing within conflict zones inside Syria. She recently spoke at a UN OHCHR/WHO Meeting on Child Mortality in Geneva. She shared with us her remarks from the meeting, detailing attacks on health care and how
- [I Am a Physical Therapist and I Want to Help](https://sams-usa.net/physical-therapist-want-help/) - Vickey Patel, PT, MS, is a physical therapist who recently joined our SAMS medical mission to Jordan in July. Together, she and Lydia Palmer, an occupational therapist, supported 70 patients in need of rehabilitation and therapeutic care. She shared with us her motivation for joining a SAMS medical mission, and the story of a patient whose resilience and
- [Dr. John Kahler Returns to Lebanon: "My heart just broke for some of the families that I saw"](https://sams-usa.net/families-heart-break/) - It's 7 pm on a Tuesday in the Bekaa Valley, and Dr. John Kahler has just completed the single most medically challenging day on a medical mission in 27 years. Since July 13th, Dr. Kahler has been in Lebanon, where he is providing care on a medical mission alongside physicians and translators in the informal
- ["Phenomenal & Heartbreaking"](https://sams-usa.net/phenomenal-heartbreaking/) - "Refugees here are in need of much more than just physicians - there is a need for all types of healthcare workers, from speech pathologists to physical therapists to child psychologists and more." Obadah Moushmoush recently joined the SAMS medical mission to Lebanon, where he has been supporting physicians with translation and triage. The
- [When Medicine Lives Up to Its Humanity (Part 1)](https://sams-usa.net/medicine-lives-humanity/) - I made my decision to leave specialist training in emergency medicine last year. My reasons for leaving were multi-factorial but for the most part I lost my confidence as a doctor. When so much of my life was dedicated to medicine, I essentially felt like I lost myself. So I resigned with a blank slate
- [When Medicine Lives Up to Its Humanity (Part 2)](https://sams-usa.net/medicine-lives-humanity-2/) - My GP colleague left in the last week and I found myself the sole ‘generalist’ medical provider. There was an American obstetrician & gynaecologist who was newly arrived and would care for most of the women’s health patients. Having been there for two weeks, I was allocated the clinical lead. This left me slightly anxious
- [Supporting Generations in Crisis: SAMS Psychosocial Programming in Jordan](https://sams-usa.net/supporting-generations-crisis-sams-psychosocial-programming-jordan/) - With the Syrian conflict continuing through its seventh year, 5 million Syrians are displaced outside of their home country. Over 1 million Syrian refugees now reside in Jordan, the sixth highest refugee-hosting country in the world. For refugees who have fled from devastating conditions such as siege and aerial attacks, the weight of mental trauma
- [Salah’s Story: Mitigating the Impact of Trauma  ](https://sams-usa.net/salahs-story-mitigating-impact-trauma/) - Salah, a young Syrian, once lived in rural Damascus with his family. As violence escalated, he and his family fled Syria for Lebanon. They now live in the Beka’a Valley, home to over a million Syrian refugees. Although he is now far from the aerial attacks that plagued his hometown, the trauma that originated in
- [SAMS Responds to Rohingya Refugee Crisis in Bangladesh. Read Our Updates From The Field.](https://sams-usa.net/sams-responds-rohingya-refugee-crisis-bangladesh-read-updates-field/) - More than half a million Rohingya refugees have fled persecution in Myanmar, seeking refuge in makeshift shelters in Bangladesh. In order to respond to the growing need for medical care in Bangladesh, SAMS Global Response (SGR) has partnered with a local medical organization, Gonoshaathata Kendra (GK) to assess the situation in Cox’s Bazar and deliver
- [Celebrating Contributions of Refugees on International Peace Day](https://sams-usa.net/celebrating-contributions-refugees-international-peace-day/) - Last year, a Lebanese woman arrived to the SAMS polyclinic in the Bekaa Valley, asking for an urgent appointment with me as internist for her father. "The clinic is so crowded but I can wait, " she said. I examined her father, an 85 year old man struggling with chronic liver disease. “Have you had
- [Observations From The Ground: The Rohingya Crisis in Bangladesh](https://sams-usa.net/observations-ground-rohingya-crisis-bangladesh/) - The SAMS Global Response (SGR) Team landed in Dhaka, Bangladesh’s densely populated capital city, on Monday, September 18. At the time, the team consisted of myself and SGR director Dina Prior. Upon landing, we immediately identified other humanitarian aid workers at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, also headed to aid the plight of the Rohingya
- [SAMS Alarmed By Heightened Attacks Against Healthcare Across Syria](https://sams-usa.net/sams-alarmed-heightened-attacks-healthcare-across-syria/) - For Immediate Release September 27, 2017 Washington, D.C.- Yesterday, the Government of Syria and its allies carried out three aerial attacks on medical facilities in Idlib, Hama, and besieged East Ghouta. These attacks are part of an intensifying escalation of violence directly targeting the medical infrastructure of areas outside of government control. Yesterday in East
- [Observations From The Ground: The Rohingya Crisis in Bangladesh](https://sams-usa.net/observations-ground-rohingya-crisis-bangladesh-part-2-balukhali-refugee-camp/) - As soon as we arrived to Balukhali camp in Cox’s Bazar, we witnessed massive floods surrounding tents like islands, with Rohingya refugees attempting to swim to the main road for safety. “This flooding is caused by last night’s rainfall” remarked Mrs. Khatun. As part of our needs assessment trip to Bangladesh, SAMS Global Response (SGR)
- [In Besieged East Ghouta, A Family Dreams of Feeding Their Children](https://sams-usa.net/besieged-east-ghouta-family-dreams-feeding-children/) - Abu Azzam, a 38-year-old Syrian man, lives with his family in the town of Hamouriya, East Ghouta. Two years ago, they fled from nearby Al-Murj after an aerial attack hit their home, killing one of their children and severely injuring another . Now, they live in an empty and dilapidated old house, with visible cracks
- [في الغوطة الشرقية ... عائلة لا تجد الطعام](https://sams-usa.net/في-الغوطة-الشرقية-عائلة-لا-تجد-الطعام/) - أبو عزام /38 / عاماً، رجل سوري من عائلة تسكن في مدينة حمورية نزحوا إليها منذ عامين، وسكنوا داخل في منزل قديم متصدع، وتتراءى شقوقه بوضوح، حيث يخلو المنزل من الأثاث أو ما يمكن أن يستر عيوبه. منال أو “أم عزام" هي ربة المنزل إلا أنها لا تملك ما تدير به شؤون منزلها أو ما
- [As Siege Tightens, Children of East Ghouta Face Grim Fate](https://sams-usa.net/children-east-ghouta-fate/) - Hala al-Nufi is 2 years old. She weighs 4.10 kilograms (9 pounds). Since the age of seven months, Hala has struggled with health problems, according to her mother, Um Sayyah. Around that time, Um Sayyah was able to take her to daughter to Damascus to seek medical care through tunnels between East Ghouta and Damascus. Damascus
- [The Daily Realities of East Ghouta: A Mother of 6 Struggles to Provide](https://sams-usa.net/daily-realities-east-ghouta-mother-6-struggles-provide/) - Inside a an empty traditional Arab house, Umm Mohamed, 40, sits on the floor, holding her 6-month-old twins. Her infant twins were recently diagnosed with mild malnutrition at a medical center in Hamouriya, East Ghouta. As she was leaving the center, the staff gave her one bottle of baby formula to feed her two children
- [Meet Dr. Alexis, SAMS Volunteer in Greece](https://sams-usa.net/meet-dr-alexis-sams-volunteer-greece/) - When he first began volunteering with SAMS Hellas, Dr. Alexis was afraid to ask his patients about their stories—worried he would “reopen fresh wounds”. Dr. Alexis, an internal medicine physician who had been in practice for two years, joined the SAMS Hellas team on the ground in Greece for three weeks, providing care in camps in Northern
- [Offering Holistic Psychosocial Care to Refugees in Lebanon](https://sams-usa.net/offering-holistic-psychosocial-care-refugees-lebanon/) - “I have a lot of family who are affected by the conflict. I know how much they struggle, and how poor their mental health and emotional well-being is.” Alia Salam recently started working with the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) in Lebanon, as the Psychosocial Support Project Director. For Alia, who is half Syrian, half
- [Restoring a Sense of Safety Through Psychosocial Support](https://sams-usa.net/restoring-sense-safety-psychosocial-support/) - Leila* chose a career in psychosocial support for a simple, but powerful reason - “to help people” she says, sitting in a small office tucked away in SAMS’s multi-specialty clinic in the Bekaa Valley. Before she left her hometown in the rural Damascus, she worked in special education, providing care at a center for children
- [Meet Mohamed, SAMS Psychologist in the Bekaa Valley](https://sams-usa.net/meet-mohamed-sams-psychologist-bekaa-valley/) - Mohammed started working with SAMS as a psychologist in the Bekaa Valley three years ago. Originally from the countryside of Damascus, he studied psychology and started working immediately after graduation. Not long after, he was forced to flee from Syria to Lebanon when the war reached his hometown. With the Syrian conflict well into its
- [“From Thousands of Kilometers Away”: A Look At SAMS Jordan November Mission](https://sams-usa.net/thousands-kilometers-away-look-sams-jordan-november-mission/) - I spent last week volunteering as an interpreter with the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) on their November mission to provide health care for Syrian refugees in Jordan. Seven years on, and the suffering of Syrian refugees still continues, yet I was constantly left in awe by their amazing resilience. A few of my encounters
- [Inside SAMS's First Healthcare Facility in Bangladesh](https://sams-usa.net/inside-samss-first-healthcare-facility-bangladesh/) - Since August, 646,000 Rohingya refugees have fled from Myanmar to neighboring Bangladesh. According to the latest Doctors Without Borders report, at least 6,700 Rohingyas died, mostly due to violence in a brutal military crackdown, between August 25 and September 24. This deeply troubling number includes at least 730 children under the age of five. Rohingyas
- [A Leader in Her Community: Meet Hind](https://sams-usa.net/leader-community-meet-hind/) - 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 was forced to leave her parents there when she fled. She struggles as a single mother, responsible for her family, and from the trauma of
- [The Long Road to Care in Lebanon: Meet Oum Malek](https://sams-usa.net/long-road-care-lebanon-meet-oum-malek/) - Her neighbors call her “Oum Malek.” Oum Malek, 45, fled from Aleppo at the beginning of the Syrian crisis. She now lives with her husband and two kids in the Saadnayel Valley, in one of Lebanon’s many informal settlements. For many years, Oum Malek has suffered from an obstetric disease. However, the impact of the
- [A Right to Treatment: Meet Dr. Adeeb Alshahrour](https://sams-usa.net/meet-dr-adeeb-shahrour/) - 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 in 2016. By the end of the mission, we had provided 58 surgeries and 613 consultations, as well as other public health interventions. In conflict and
- [The Need for Care: Meet Anita Jensen](https://sams-usa.net/need-care-meet-anita-jensen/) - Anita Jensen is a midwife from Norway who joined SAMS on the recent OBGYN medical mission to Lebanon to provide care and services for pregnant, displaced Syrian women. She spent five days with SAMS mission in Lebanon, visiting settlements and rural areas to consult with women, provide them with advice, and help them access high
- [Finding a Home for SAMS Medical Mission: Meet Khaled](https://sams-usa.net/finding-home-sams-medical-mission-meet-khaled/) - 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 Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. There, Khaled lives alongside 20 families who fled from different regions in Syria, searching for refuge and protection in this small area
- [The Need for Chronic Disease Support for Refugees](https://sams-usa.net/needchroniccare/) - Using her crutches, Tamam moves quietly and measures her steps to reach SAMS makeshift clinics inside a settlement in the Bekaa Valley, where SAMS medical mission volunteers are providing treatment and medications for some of the many Syrian refugees residing in the area. Tamam, 63, fled to Lebanon six years ago, and settled in a
- ["The Need for Mental Health Services is Beyond Words"](https://sams-usa.net/need-mental-health-services-beyond-words/) - 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. I recently joined the Syrian American Medical Society as a mental health volunteer on a medical mission to the Beka’a Valley in Lebanon. As a
- [SAMS Volunteer Dr. Abisaab Shares Her Experience in Lebanon (Part I)](https://sams-usa.net/sams-volunteer-dr-abisaab-shares-her-experience-in-lebanon-part-i/) - This past July, our team arrived in Lebanon with 14 suitcases filled with medications, vitamins, anti-eczema creams, anti-lice shampoos, medical and dental supplies, a portable ultrasound, and a healthy dose of determination. Organized by the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), our team of 13 US-based doctors and 11 interpreters participated in a six-day medical mission
- [SAMS Volunteer Dr. Abisaab Shares Her Experience (Part II)](https://sams-usa.net/19960/) - In the informal settlements in Akkar, near the Syria-Lebanon border, the atmosphere was entirely different than our clinic in Tripoli. Although the work conditions were harder with the scorching sun and dusty air, the ebullient spirit of the children brought joy and much needed lightness. They often greeted us playfully, jumping on our backs or
- [Chronic Care Services for Syrian Refugees](https://sams-usa.net/chronic-care-services-for-syrian-refugees/) - Chronic care is beyond the capacity of many nonprofit health organizations, as well as UNHCR, due to high costs and limited funding. Most organizations are limited to providing basic primary care for Syrian refugees. However, 83% of Syrian refugee households in Lebanon report at least one family member is living with a chronic condition. The
- [Impacts of Attacks on Healthcare in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/the-impacts-of-attacks-on-healthcare-in-syria/) - Attacks on medical facilities are a violation of international humanitarian law. Unfortunately, that has not deterred armed forces from systematically and deliberately attacking health centers in Syria. Between 2011 and 2017, there were 492 attacks on healthcare in Syria, killing 847 medical personnel. From January to July, 2018, another 119 attacks were recorded, mostly affecting
- [Challenges Facing Refugee Dialysis Patients in Lebanon](https://sams-usa.net/challenges-facing-refugee-dialysis-patients-in-lebanon/) - Haneen is a 12-year-old patient at a SAMS-supported dialysis center in Lebanon. Her journey started 6 months ago when high blood pressure led to the failure of one of her kidneys. While other youth her age are returning to school, Haneen must undergo dialysis treatment twice a week. Haneen is a Syrian refugee living with
- [Psychosocial Impacts and Care for Syrian Refugees](https://sams-usa.net/psychosocial-impacts-and-care-for-syrian-refugees/) - The psychosocial impacts of being a refugee are so widespread, they have reached epidemic proportions. Unfortunately, however, mental health for Syrians and other refugees still fails to receive the same recognition or aid that physical epidemics, such as viral diseases, do. The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is dedicated to providing continued, ongoing care to
- [Humanitarian Funding Gaps and Impacts](https://sams-usa.net/humanitarian-funding-gaps-and-impacts/) - 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, combined with the protracted nature of the Syrian conflict and refugee crisis, have led to significant gaps in funding for Syria and the surrounding countries.
- [SAMS Missions to Jordan Provide Hope and Healing](https://sams-usa.net/sams-jordan-missions-provide-hope-and-healing/) - "All I hope for is to recover and go back to my home and my children, to care for them until they grow up and be able to look after themselves." Anwar Mohammed Aqla, 28, a Syrian refugee from Dara’a, currently lives in Al-Za’atari Refugee Camp with her husband and four children. Anwar was suffering
- [Providing Reproductive Health Services During Crisis and Displacement](https://sams-usa.net/providing-reproductive-health-services-during-crisis-and-displacement/) - Women and children are the most affected demographic in any crisis and often experience the brunt of poor health outcomes. Gender-based violence, early marriage, poor maternal care, and lack of access to reproductive health services affect millions of women caught in conflict. Reproductive health includes a broad range of topics such as obstetric care to
- [Women's Health Services Lacking for Syrian Refugees](https://sams-usa.net/womens-health-services-lacking-for-syrian-refugees/) - While many emergency and humanitarian services look to provide primary care for refugees, very few include aspects essential to women’s health. Conflicts often disrupt access to essential services, and prolonged emergencies further weaken a country’s health system. In times of conflict, women disproportionately suffer the effects of disrupted health systems, sexual and gender based violence
- [A Privilege to Serve](https://sams-usa.net/a-privilege-to-serve-those-in-need/) - There have been a lot of conversations around refugees, everywhere in the world. We’ve heard heated debates and discussions with a sense of panic. These rhetoric have been based on fearmongering, fueled with xenophobic ideas and social profiling. Let’s all “change places“ and put ourselves in the situation of refugees, having left behind everything-- their
- [My Experience Providing Care in Refugee Camps](https://sams-usa.net/24269/) - I stood in clinic examining an 8 year old boy with bacterial tonsillitis. My focus was on the back of his throat when I heard the desperate screams emerge from the waiting room. I tried to ignore them at first. But they were piercing shrieks and they weren’t going to stop. I apologized to my
- [She finally became a mother, just as she lost her husband.](https://sams-usa.net/she-finally-became-a-mother-just-as-she-lost-her-husband/) - The humanitarian situation in northwest Syria remains dire. Since the latest escalation of violence began on April 26th, 2019, at least 600,000 civilians have been displaced, many of whom have already been forced to relocate multiple times. Over 1,000 civilians have been killed, many of whom were women and children. Furthermore, of the 2.8 million
- [SAMS' Psychosocial Support Impact in Jordan](https://sams-usa.net/sams-psychosocial-support-impact-in-jordan/) - One of the main challenges in psychosocial support provision and increasing its access among refugee populations is the ability to seek out cases that require special care and attention. In a recent field survey we conducted in Jordan, we discovered a number of cases located in areas that are difficult to reach across the country
- [16 Days of Activism against GBV](https://sams-usa.net/16-days-of-activism-against-gbv/) - The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is an annual international campaign to raise public awareness and call for the prevention and elimination of all forms of GBV. The theme of this year’s campaign is “Orange the World: Generation Equality Stands Against Rape.” As part of this joint effort, SAMS’ community health teams
- [SAMS Psychosocial Support Programs in Jordan](https://sams-usa.net/sams-psychosocial-support-in-jordan/) - A key component of SAMS’ psychosocial support (PSS) programming is its educational workshops, which raise public awareness on a variety of mental health issues and how they intersect with social and interpersonal dynamics within a community. For many beneficiaries who attend these programs, what they learn can help them to better understand and process their
- [Why I Keep Going Back to Jordan on Medical Missions](https://sams-usa.net/why-i-keep-going-back-to-jordan-on-medical-missions/) - The Syrian crisis is so overwhelmingly large, so unfortunately universal throughout the history of mankind, yet so personal. Witnessing refugee life in Jordan was unimaginable to me, in a setting so distant, yet so strangely familiar once I realized that families are families, dreams are dreams, and that we are all human beings doing our
- [My Experience Working with Refugees: They Taught Me to be Human](https://sams-usa.net/my-experience-working-with-refugees-they-taught-me-to-be-human/) - I started off as an assistant to surgery at the highest ranking hospital in Jordan. The next day, I was a dental assistant. The following day, I assisted a doctor in carrying medical supplies to her car. As an interpreter and translator for SAMS’ humanitarian medical missions, I was never discouraged by any menial task,
- [Let's Not Forget About Refugees in Times of Crisis](https://sams-usa.net/lets-not-forget-about-refugees-in-times-of-crisis/) - June 2020. What a strange time. It has never been like this before. The world seems to be upside down. One year ago, I was preparing for another medical mission to Jordan with SAMS. Nobody at that time could have imagined what all we would experience over the last few weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [My Experience Volunteering with SAMS in Jordan](https://sams-usa.net/my-experience-volunteering-with-sams-in-jordan/) - As a doctor, I have trained to serve my fellow human beings. There have been few experiences that have touched me as much as volunteering on a medical mission to Jordan with the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS). As a dermatologist, I knew my services were needed. Refugees did not have the luxury of getting
- [Volunteering with SAMS in Greece: It was a Life-Changing Experience](https://sams-usa.net/volunteering-with-sams-in-greece-it-was-a-life-changing-experience/) - no one leaves home unlesshome is the mouth of a sharkyou only run for the borderwhen you see the whole city running as well… no one puts their children in a boatunless the water is safer than the land… no one chooses refugee campsor strip searches where yourbody is left aching or prison,because prison is
- [Meet Bshr: Recipient of SAMS Scholarship in Bosnia & Herzegovina](https://sams-usa.net/meet-bshr-recipient-of-sams-scholarship-in-bosnia-herzegovina/) - In 2016, SAMS launched a scholarship program to provide full scholarships to 12 Syrian medical students continuing their education in Turkey and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bshr Nammouz is one of the students receiving support from SAMS to resume his education at the Sarajevo School of Science and Technology in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bshr graduated this
- [One-on-One Interview with Dr. Al-Saleh, ICU Doctor in Idlib](https://sams-usa.net/36353/) - Dr. Salah Al-Saleh is an anesthesiologist and ICU specialist in Idlib. He has been working with SAMS since 2015 when he first joined our team at Ma’arat Al-Numan Central Hospital. He remained there until the end of 2019, when the hospital was forced to close due to escalated bombardment. Dr. Al-Saleh is currently working at
- [Meet Dr. Molham Khalil, SAMS Oncologist in Idlib](https://sams-usa.net/36682/) - In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we caught up with Dr. Molham Khalil, one of our oncologists in Idlib. In this one-on-one interview, Dr. Khalil shares his story of perseverance and struggle to serve vulnerable populations in Syria, and offers insight on the importance of early detection of breast cancer and how to reduce
- [SAMS Deploys Mobile Clinics in Northwest Syria: Interview with Dr. Khaled](https://sams-usa.net/sams-deploys-mobile-clinics-in-northwest-syria-interview-with-dr-khaled/) - In northwest Syria, SAMS operates a number of mobile clinics that travel to IDP settlements to provide primary and specialized care to vulnerable individuals. Each mobile clinic includes a physician, a pharmacist, a midwife, a social worker, and a nutritionist. We recently caught up with Dr. Khaled Al-Omar, a SAMS physician working at one of
- [I studied by candlelight...I studied without a school… I didn’t give up...](https://sams-usa.net/i-studied-by-candlelight-i-studied-without-a-school-i-didnt-give-up/) - Ola is one of our medical students in Turkey. She is one of the first recipients of the SAMS scholarship and is now in her fifth year of medical school. She dreams of becoming a doctor so she can go back to Syria and help her community in need. In this blog post, Ola shares
- [Loss and Resilience in the Time of a Global Pandemic: A story of a COVID-19 patient in northwest Syria](https://sams-usa.net/loss-and-resilience-in-the-time-of-a-global-pandemic-a-story-of-a-covid-19-patient-in-northwest-syria/) - Northwest Syria continues to experience an alarming spike in COVID-19 cases. SAMS operates three COVID-19 centers in the area specialized in treating and managing severe cases of the coronavirus. We recently caught up with one of our patients who shared his moving story of how he and his father struggled with the novel coronavirus. Read
- [Coping with Emotional and Psychological Distress: The story of Fatima](https://sams-usa.net/coping-with-emotional-and-psychological-distress-the-story-of-fatima/) - 22-year-old Fatima* visited our Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Center in Gaziantep, Turkey suffering from chronic depression, characterized by intense feelings of hopelessness and other symptoms. “I am constantly worn out and my life is in disarray. Every day feels like I’m being suffocated and that everything is out to get me. I keep
- [COVID-19 & Overcoming Global Indifference](https://sams-usa.net/covid-19-and-overcoming-global-indifference/) - Dr. Maher Azzouz, Chairman of SAMS Foundation The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has awoken the world to a newfound sense not only of vulnerability but also of shared humanity. It has brought us together in ways we couldn’t imagine, reinforcing our interconnectedness and interdependence. Governments and non-profit organizations around the world are facing unprecedented challenges in
- [Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Refugees in Turkey](https://sams-usa.net/mental-health-and-psychosocial-support-for-refugees-in-turkey/) - The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it a heightened sense of collective vulnerability, and it is important to remember that despite the setbacks and collective trauma we have gone through this year, we can still achieve our dreams if given access to the right resources. This is especially true in the case of Syrian refugees,
- [Investing in Mental Health is Paramount to Rebuilding Syria](https://sams-usa.net/investing-in-mental-health-is-paramount-to-rebuilding-syria/) - Around 7.5 million Syrian children and adolescents are currently in need of support due to conflict, with more than half showing signs of mental and emotional distress (UNHCR). Though many refugees show immense resilience in the face of these challenges, we also know that far too many children are experiencing major disruptions to their development.
- [The Road to Care in Lebanon: The Story of Hisham and Nabil](https://sams-usa.net/the-road-to-care-in-lebanon-the-story-of-hisham-and-nabil/) - 2020 changed the landscape for everyone. In Lebanon, the unprecedented economic crisis, compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Beirut blast in August 2020, has exacerbated the living conditions for displaced populations. Many refugees in Lebanon are struggling to access the care they need. Hailing from Syria, Nabil and his 6-month-old son Hisham* were unable
- [Youth, Mental Health and Resilience in Jordan: The Story of Omar](https://sams-usa.net/youth-mental-health-and-resilience-in-jordan-the-story-of-omar/) - It is far too often that refugees and underserved communities don’t get the chance to engage in the healing process after trauma-related to displacement and take part in providing critical assistance to their communities. This is especially true in regards to mental health. In Syria and its neighboring countries, SAMS continues to lead a number
- [Newborns, Heart Disease and the Road to Care: The Story of Hadi Obeid](https://sams-usa.net/newborns-heart-disease-and-the-road-to-care-the-story-of-hadi-obeid/) - One of the biggest challenges for refugees and underserved communities is getting access to vital, specialized care. This is especially true in countries like Lebanon, home to more than 1.7 million refugees struggling to make ends meet amid an economic collapse and the COVID-19 pandemic. The story of Hadi, a Syrian refugee in Lebanon, is
- [Syrian Refugee Crisis: Facts and How to Help](https://sams-usa.net/syrian-refugee-crisis-facts-and-recommendations/) - The past year has brought immense challenges to every corner of the world, and this is especially true for the 80 million forcibly displaced people worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the already-poor conditions for refugees, two-thirds of whom come from just five countries - Syria, Venezuela, Afghanistan, South Sudan, and Myanmar (1). 40% of
- [Bombs, Violence, and the Burden of Disease: A Humanitarian Crisis Exacerbated by a Pandemic](https://sams-usa.net/bombs-violence-and-the-burden-of-disease-a-humanitarian-crisis-exacerbated-by-a-pandemic/) - Medical workers in Syria have faced the devastating challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, while also risking their lives caring for the victims of ongoing violence and aerial attacks on civilian infrastructure. Despite years of effort, attacks on healthcare facilities in Syria remain all too common. May 2021 marked the 5th Anniversary of the
- [Rebuilding Syria’s Healthcare System: Our Educational Efforts and Highlights](https://sams-usa.net/rebuilding-syrias-healthcare-system-our-educational-efforts-and-highlights/) - Over the past decade, the conflict in Syria has left millions without access to healthcare and stripped students of the opportunity to continue their education. One of SAMS’ core missions is to help rebuild Syria’s healthcare system that has been decimated by years of systematic targeting. In order to do so, SAMS has taken numerous
- [Breathing in a Pandemic: How Oxygen Helps Save Lives in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/oxygen-in-syria/) - The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to exhaust our energies, medical capacities and claim human lives across the world. Over the last year and a half, the healthcare system in Syria has faced enormous challenges in attempting to circumvent the spread of the virus while simultaneously facing severe shortages in equipment and qualified staff due to
- [Restoring Hope for Conflict-Affected Populations](https://sams-usa.net/world-mental-health-day/) - This year on World Mental Health Day, SAMS is shining a light on one of the most important elements in creating a sustainable future for underserved communities, including IDPs and other victims of conflict and violence. SAMS works to ensure that these communities have access to proper mental health care and treatment, as well as
- [Second Wave of COVID-19 Surging in Northwest Syria](https://sams-usa.net/second-wave-of-covid-19-surging-in-northwest-syria/) - October 13, 2021 Washington, D.C. - Health facilities in northwest Syria are quickly becoming overwhelmed as a new wave of COVID-19 spreads through the area. ICU units at COVID-19 hospitals have reached up to 93% of their occupancy rate, and health personnel are facing a lack of crucial supplies due to the rise in cases.
- [Violence has Many Faces: GBV in the Syrian Conflict](https://sams-usa.net/violence-has-many-faces-gbv-in-the-syrian-conflict/) - Content Warning: Please be advised that this blog post discusses gender-based violence. While graphic details are omitted, mentions of sexual violence and other forms of gender-based violence may be triggering for some readers. What is GBV? GBV stands for gender-based violence, a term that encompasses all acts of violence aimed towards a particular person because
- [SAMS and Closing the Gap in Cancer Care](https://sams-usa.net/sams-and-closing-the-gap-in-cancer-care/) - Over the course of the last decade there have been huge strides in cancer care, with improvements in early detection and diagnosis, treatment, and recovery rate. Despite these improvements and all the progress globally , underserved communities especially those in zones prone to conflict such as Syria struggle to see the benefits and effects of
- [Perserverance, Bravery, and Determination, the Stories of Women and SAMS](https://sams-usa.net/perserverance-bravery-and-determination-the-stories-of-women-and-sams/) - On International Women's Day, we’d like to join everyone in honoring and celebrating women around the world. We’ve been committed to empowering women, raising awareness, and combatting gender based violence (GBV) and discrimination in any form. Through our scholarship programs, partnerships with local and international universities, and awareness campaigns to help combat GBV and other
- [SAMS Scholarship Program 2023-2024 Application](https://sams-usa.net/sams-scholarship-program-2022-2023-application/) - Dear Residency Applicants, On behalf of the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), we would like to announce that we are accepting applicants for the SAMS scholarship program for this year. SAMS scholarship program offers monetary loans to selected applicants in order to assist them in taking care of their financial needs. Awardees are expected to
- [Program Manager (Iraqi Nationals Only)](https://sams-usa.net/program-manager-iraqi-nationals-only/) - Terms of Reference Title: Program Manager (Iraqi Nationals Only) Organization: Syrian American Medical Society Foundation (SAMS) Duty Station: Erbil or Dohuk, with travel to other areas of KRI/Iraq as needed Report to Head of Mission Duration: 6 months, with possibility of extension contingent on new funding BACKGROUND The Syrian American Medical
- [Fundraising & Donation Officer- Greek National only](https://sams-usa.net/fundraising-donation-officer-greek-national-only/) - SAMS Hellas is the Greek division of the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) Foundation, the international medical organization working on the front lines of medical crisis resolution in Syria, improving and saving lives in countries where public health stability needs to be strengthened (Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, Bangladesh and elsewhere). SAMS is one of the
- [Nurse- Health Educator](https://sams-usa.net/nurse-health-educator/) - SAMS Hellas is the Greek division of the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) Foundation, the international medical organization working on the front lines of medical crisis resolution in Syria, improving and saving lives in countries where public health stability needs to be strengthened (Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, Bangladesh and elsewhere). SAMS is one of the
- [Malnutrition Hounds Children in Gaza: SAMS Calls for Unfettered Humanitarian Access](https://sams-usa.net/malnutrition-hounds-children-in-gaza-sams-calls-for-unfettered-humanitarian-access/) - Malnutrition Hounds Children in Gaza: SAMS Calls for Unfettered Humanitarian Access Dr. Samer Attar, a longstanding SAMS volunteer from Chicago who just completed his third medical mission in Gaza, said malnutrition was a growing crisis there. “Every day we saw death from malnutrition, dehydration, and traumatic blast injuries,” he said of northern Gaza where he
- [SAMS Concerned Over Rafah Escalation in Gaza; Fears for the Safety of Its Medical Volunteers Unable to Evacuate](https://sams-usa.net/sams-concerned-over-rafah-escalation-in-gaza-fears-for-the-safety-of-its-medical-volunteers-unable-to-evacuate/) - SAMS Concerned Over Rafah Escalation in Gaza; Fears for the Safety of Its Medical Volunteers Unable to Evacuate The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) expresses its grave concerns for the safety of civilians in the populous Rafah area of southern Gaza, currently facing a military incursion and a displacement of over 100,000 people. Exacerbating the
- [Fallen Hero Under the Spotlight: Dr. Majd Kamalmaz](https://sams-usa.net/fallen-hero-under-the-spotlight-dr-majd-kamalmaz/) - 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 had died in captivity following
- [Global Displacement Hits Record High: Ensuring Dignified Healthcare for Refugees](https://sams-usa.net/global-displacement-hits-record-high-ensuring-dignified-healthcare-for-refugees/) - World Refugee Day reminds us of an escalating and unprecedented global displacement crisis. The United Nations reports a staggering 120 million people worldwide have been forced to flee their homes as of May 2023, a new world record produced by the last decade plus of conflict. Syria remains the world's most significant displacement crisis, according
- [SAMS Decries the Possible Closure of Another Gaza Hospital](https://sams-usa.net/sams-decries-the-possible-closure-of-another-gaza-hospital/) - 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 the hospital was “now unable
- [SAMS Condemns the July 8 Attack on Kyiv Pediatric Hospital](https://sams-usa.net/sams-condemns-the-july-8-attack-on-kyiv-pediatric-hospital/) - 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 morning with explosions right above
- [SAMS Condemns Attacks on Healthcare in Lebanon and the Growing Humanitarian Crisis](https://sams-usa.net/sams-condemns-attacks-on-healthcare-in-lebanon/) - Since the escalation of hostilities between Israel and Lebanon on September 17, 2024, there have been 23 attacks on healthcare in Lebanon, resulting in 72 deaths and 43 injuries among health workers and patients, according to the World Health Organization. In the conflict-affected zone in southern Lebanon, half of the health clinics have closed and
- [The Impact of Malnutrition on Children in Northwest Syria](https://sams-usa.net/the-impact-of-malnutrition-on-children-in-northwest-syria/) - Malnutrition, including stunting, wasting, and deficiencies in essential vitamins and minerals, severely impacts children's growth, cognitive development, and overall health. In Northwest Syria (NWS), malnutrition has escalated dramatically, now affecting nearly 5% of children in 2023—a threefold increase since 2019, as reported by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Over
- [SAMS Calls for the Protection of Civilians and Hospitals in Escalation of Syrian Conflict](https://sams-usa.net/sams-calls-for-the-protection-of-civilians-and-hospitals-in-escalation-of-syrian-conflict/) - The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is alarmed over the December 1 airstrike near the emergency entrance of the Aleppo University Hospital, causing many civilian deaths and injuries. During the deadly fighting in Aleppo this past weekend, the University Hospital was one of the main caregivers for the injured. On Sunday, one of SAMS’ ambulances
- [Healthcare for a Unified Syria](https://sams-usa.net/healthcare-for-a-unified-syria/) - As a new chapter dawns for Syria, the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) remains steadfast in its mission to provide dignified, high-quality healthcare to all Syrians. With the sudden collapse of the Assad regime after more than 50 years of power, we renew our unwavering commitment to the people of Syria. For over a decade,
- [SAMS Stands Firm Amid Syria's Health Crisis](https://sams-usa.net/sams-stands-firm-amid-syrias-health-crisis/) - The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), a global leader in volunteer medical care and education, is mobilizing to address the pressing healthcare needs of Syrians following the recent power shift that ended Assad-led governance. This monumental change has intensified the nation’s humanitarian crisis, leaving over 16.7 million people in need of assistance. SAMS, with over
- [Wishing You a Season of Hope](https://sams-usa.net/wishing-you-a-season-of-hope/) - This holiday season, we’re reflecting on the resilience and optimism of the Syrian people. Their journey through 14 years of conflict has been heart-wrenching, but there have also been moments of hope and healing that were made possible by the support of compassionate individuals like you. Recently, SAMS Board Chair, Dr. Abdulfatah Elshaar, had the
- [A New Year's Wish](https://sams-usa.net/a-new-years-wish/) - I wish you and your loved ones a very Happy New Year. For the first time in over a decade, we begin a New Year without Syria facing the daily grind of war. Its future is suddenly full of hope, albeit with many challenges ahead. So many Syrians, including SAMS Members and staff, are reuniting
- [Your Generosity Feeds Families in Aleppo and Hama](https://sams-usa.net/your-generosity-feeds-families-in-aleppo-and-hama/) - More than 12.9 million people in Syria are food insecure, with 3 million facing severe hunger. The situation has been exacerbated by recent escalations in conflict, mass displacement, and rising food prices. Essential items like rice, sugar, and oil are in short supply, and food prices are soaring, making it even harder for families to
- [Delivering Lifesaving Care: Jana’s Journey](https://sams-usa.net/delivering-lifesaving-care-janas-journey/) - Three-year-old Jana’s laughter fills the corridors of the Hazano Health Center's mobile clinic. Living in a displacement camp with scarce resources, access to healthcare seemed out of reach for her family. When illness struck, her mother feared for Jana’s well-being. Thankfully, SAMS mobile clinic was there. With professional care and timely medications, Jana recovered. Her
- [A Smile Restored: Ibrahim’s Story](https://sams-usa.net/a-smile-restored-ibrahims-story/) - Nine-year-old Ibrahim came to the Sarmin Dental Center in tears, unable to sleep or attend school due to severe tooth pain. For a child living in Syria, where access to dental care is limited, this pain was a barrier to his growth and happiness. SAMS’s Sarmin Dental Center provides comprehensive dental services, including specialized treatments like
- [A Second Chance at Life: Murad’s Story](https://sams-usa.net/a-second-chance-at-life-murads-story/) - For 35-year-old Murad Haj Asaad, severe chest and shoulder pain was more than just discomfort—it was a stark reminder of his previous heart issues. Living in Maarrat Misrin, Murad once received a cardiac stent, but found himself urgently in need of another procedure he couldn’t afford at private centers. Thankfully, at SAMS’s Zira’a Specialty Hospital
- [Join Us: Transform Syria’s Future](https://sams-usa.net/join-us-transform-syrias-future/) - For millions of Syrians, the fight for survival is a daily reality. From providing healthcare in remote displacement camps to equipping medical facilities with the resources they need, SAMS is at the forefront of transforming Syria’s future. But this vital work cannot continue without your help. In 2024, SAMS accomplished remarkable feats: Delivered over 4.4
- [Giving the Gift of Hearing: A Milestone for Children in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/giving-the-gift-of-hearing-a-milestone-for-children-in-syria/) - Dear Fellow Humanitarian, As part of our ongoing medical mission to Syria, Dr. Mufaddal Hamadeh, SAMS’ President, recently visited Idlib, where he stopped at the Termanin Physical Therapy Center, a facility offering vital speech rehabilitation services. During his visit, Dr. Hamadeh focused on selecting ten children with hearing loss for cochlear implant surgeries. This initiative
- [We’ve Treated Thousands. Now, Let’s Build for Millions.](https://sams-usa.net/weve-treated-thousands-now-lets-build-for-millions/) - As we approach the blessed month of Ramadan, a time of giving and renewal, we reflect on the lives we’ve touched through our medical missions in Syria and Jordan this year. Thanks to your support, our teams recently provided life-saving care to thousands, from cardiac surgeries to maternal health services. In Syria, 22 volunteers carried out
- [SAMS Research Digest - January, 2025](https://sams-usa.net/sams-research-digest-january-2025/) - We are delighted to share the current issue of our dedicated research newsletter. This periodic publication aims to keep you informed about our recent research efforts, providing valuable insights, scholarly articles, and updates on Syrian public health. Spotlight Research Accessing Breast Cancer Care in a Protracted Conflict: Perspectives from Northwest Syria About the Study Women
- [Ramadan: A Time to Save Lives and Sustain Hope](https://sams-usa.net/ramadan-a-time-to-save-lives-and-sustain-hope/) - As we welcome the sacred month of Ramadan, we reflect on the values of compassion, generosity, and service—principles that guide SAMS’ mission. This blessed time calls us to support those in need, offering hope and healing to the most vulnerable. Syria’s healthcare system is operating at only 20% capacity, leaving hospitals and clinics understaffed, underfunded,
- [Help Every Heart Beat Strong This Ramadan](https://sams-usa.net/46176-2/) - After years of war and destruction, Syria is not just rebuilding its cities—it is rebuilding lives. But as communities rise from the rubble, another crisis is silently growing: heart disease is now one of Syria’s leading causes of death. Without access to essential care, children are born with undiagnosed heart defects, and adults suffer from
- [Help Every Heart Beat Strong This Ramadan](https://sams-usa.net/help-every-heart-beat-strong-this-ramadan/) - This Ramadan, as we reflect on the blessings in our lives, we are reminded of those who are just one heartbeat away from tragedy—people like Ali. Ali, a 55-year-old displaced man, first ignored the chest pain that would soon threaten his life. But as it returned with intensity, he knew something was wrong. He sought
- [Give Hope to Cancer Patients in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/give-hope-to-cancer-patients-in-syria/) - A cancer diagnosis is devastating. Now imagine facing it in a country where medications are scarce, hospitals are under attack, and treatment is nearly impossible to access. For many Syrians, cancer has become a battle fought not only against the disease but against overwhelming obstacles—long journeys to find care, financial hardship, and uncertainty about whether
- [The Silent Crisis in Syria: Mental Health Support is Urgent](https://sams-usa.net/the-silent-crisis-in-syria-mental-health-support-is-urgent/) - With the last 10 nights upon us, this is your moment to uplift the most vulnerable in Syria with hope and healing. The devastation of war lives in the hearts and minds of those who have endured unimaginable loss. Millions of Syrians suffer from trauma, anxiety, and PTSD, yet mental health services are nearly nonexistent.
- [SAMS is Healing Syria this Ramadan](https://sams-usa.net/sams-is-healing-syria-this-ramadan/) - As the holy month of Ramadan began, SAMS medical volunteers chose to start their journey by giving the ultimate gift—life-saving care to those in need. In the first week of Ramadan, our Multispecialty Medical Mission brought together doctors and specialists from around the world to deliver urgent medical treatments, perform critical surgeries, and train the
- [On Laylatul Qadr, Multiply Your Impact for Syria](https://sams-usa.net/on-laylatul-qadr-multiply-your-impact-for-syria/) - Dear SAMS Members, Donors, and Supporters, On this sacred night of Laylatul Qadr—when every act of giving is multiplied beyond measure—we are honored to share the impact we’ve made together in 2024. This year has been one of resilience and transformation, and your steadfast commitment has enabled SAMS to remain on the frontlines of lifesaving
- [Be the Light of Hope](https://sams-usa.net/be-the-light-of-hope/) - As we enter the final stretch of this blessed month, we invite you to make your giving count—for yourself and for those in urgent need. Across the globe, SAMS is delivering life-saving medical care and restoring hope in places where it’s needed most. In these last few nights of Ramadan, your support can bring healing,
- [Eid Mubarak from SAMS](https://sams-usa.net/eid-mubarak-from-sams/) - As the holy month comes to a close, all of us at SAMS want to wish you and your loved ones a joyful and peaceful Eid. This Ramadan, your compassion has brought healing, hope, and happiness to so many across Syria and neighboring countries. Because of you, lives were saved, dignity was restored, and smiles
- [Syria Flash Update – January–February 2025](https://sams-usa.net/syria-flash-update-january-february-2025/) - The humanitarian crisis in Syria continues to deepen. With over 16 million people in need of assistance—including 7 million internally displaced persons—the pressure on Syria’s health system is immense. We are proud to share the release of our latest Syria Flash Update (Jan–Feb 2025), providing a detailed look into the most urgent health needs and
- [Syria’s Health Sector at a Crossroads](https://sams-usa.net/syrias-health-sector-at-a-crossroads/) - More than a decade of conflict has left Syria’s health sector deeply fragmented and critically under-resourced. The collapse of institutions, ongoing displacement, widespread poverty, and economic sanctions have pushed the healthcare system to its limits—leaving millions without access to essential services. To address this urgent reality, the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), in partnership with
- [Staying Behind to Heal Hearts](https://sams-usa.net/staying-behind-to-heal-hearts/) - "I stayed because I believe healing begins from within." In a world where war and displacement have shattered lives, Mohammad Barakat chose to stay. He began his journey in mental health in 2019, driven by the overwhelming emotional pain he saw around him and a deep desire to help. When he joined SAMS in 2020,
- [“I dream of the day she calls me Baba”](https://sams-usa.net/i-dream-of-the-day-she-calls-me-baba/) - Vídeo: Jordan-03-edited- sub.mp4 Todo niño merece escuchar "Te amo". | El viaje de Taqa Con tan solo cuatro años, Taqa nunca ha escuchado la voz de su padre. Pero gracias a generosos apoyos como tú, eso está empezando a cambiar. Taqa se sometió recientemente a una cirugía de implante coclear como parte de la primera
- [🌍 You Made This Possible](https://sams-usa.net/🌍-you-made-this-possible/) - In 2024, SAMS provided life-saving and life-changing healthcare to over 1.4 million people across the globe. Thanks to your support during Ramadan and beyond, we were able to: Deliver over 4.4 million medical services Operate 90 medical facilities in high-need areas Support 4,015 frontline medical workers Perform 162,717 surgeries and over 22,000 safe deliveries in
- [Spotlight on Hope: Meet Dr. Sumaya Lakis, A Trailblazer in Health Informatics 🌟](https://sams-usa.net/spotlight-on-hope-meet-dr-sumaya-lakis-a-trailblazer-in-health-informatics-🌟/) - At SAMS, our members are the beating heart of our mission. They are innovators, healers, leaders, and changemakers. Today, we shine a light on one such remarkable woman who is transforming digital healthcare while staying rooted in her love for Syria. 🌟 Member Under The Spotlight: Dr. Sumaya Lakis 🌟 Born in the
- [Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Management in an Area of Protracted Conflict](https://sams-usa.net/breast-cancer-diagnosis-and-management-in-an-area-of-protracted-conflict/) - May 19, 2025 Avicenna Journal of Medicine Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Management in an Area of Protracted Conflict: A Case...
- [Situation Report: Syria’s Health Sector – Challenges And Intervention Priorities](https://sams-usa.net/situation-report-syrias-health-sector-challenges-and-intervention-priorities/) - April 3, 2025 This report offers a comprehensive assessment of Syria’s health sector in the wake of the country’s political...
- [Witnessing SAMS Life Saving Work Across Syria](https://sams-usa.net/witnessing-sams-life-saving-work-across-syria/) - Executive Director David Lillie visits Damascus, Daraa, and Idlib Dear Fellow Humanitarian, This week, SAMS Executive Director David Lillie traveled across Syria to witness our work firsthand — from the bustling head office in Damascus to mobile clinics in Daraa and a maternity hospital in Idlib. Every stop revealed the same truth: your
- [Healthcare Under Attack: SAMS-Supported Clinic Destroyed in Gaza](https://sams-usa.net/healthcare-under-attack-sams-supported-clinic-destroyed-in-gaza/) - Healthcare is not a target Dear Fellow Humanitarian, On the evening of September 14, an airstrike destroyed a Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS)-supported clinic in northern Gaza. This facility had recently been relocated from Sheikh Radwan to the Al-Jundi Al-Majhoul area following evacuation orders. The building housing the clinic was struck and
- [A New Chapter for Aleppo’s Future Doctors sent](https://sams-usa.net/a-new-chapter-for-aleppos-future-doctors-sent/) - The Restoration of Ibn Al‑Bitar Hall Dear Fellow Humanitarian, The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), together with Noor Al‑Hayat Charity, is pleased to announce the completion of renovations to Ibn Al‑Bitar Hall at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Aleppo. This hall has long served as a central learning space for aspiring Syrian
- [Member Under the Spotlight: Dr. Hassan AlKhawam](https://sams-usa.net/member-under-the-spotlight-dr-hassan-alkhawam/) - Dr. Hassan AlKhawam, interventional and structural cardiologist, and dedicated SAMS member, is recognized for his compassion, expertise, and service. Dr. Hassan AlKhawam, an interventional and structural cardiologist and a dedicated SAMS member, has built a career defined by compassion, expertise, and service. Born in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, with roots in Hama, Syria, Dr.
- [September Medical Mission Brings Life-Saving Care to Syria](https://sams-usa.net/september-medical-mission-brings-life-saving-care-to-syria/) - Learn About Our Impact Dear Fellow Humanitarian, This September, SAMS medical teams are traveling across Syria on a multi-city medical mission, bringing life-saving care to communities in Deir Ezzor, Aleppo, Homs, Idlib, Ghouta, Damascus, and Eastern Ghouta. Clinics were filled with children and adults seeking hope, reassurance, and treatment across specialties like pediatrics, cardiology,
- [We’re Bringing Lifesaving Medical Aid to Gaza](https://sams-usa.net/were-bringing-lifesaving-medical-aid-to-gaza/) - See our Gaza Multimedia Report Dear Fellow Humanitarian, In Gaza, families are living through unimaginable hardship. Children arrive at clinics with severe injuries, mothers struggle to feed their children, and elderly patients face chronic illnesses with nowhere to turn. Many have lost homes, loved ones, and access to even the most basic healthcare.
- [SAMS Awarded its 2025 Top-Rated Great NonProfits Badge](https://sams-usa.net/sams-awarded-its-2025-top-rated-great-nonprofits-badge/) - Read inspiring stories about us and add your own We’re thrilled to share some exciting news — thanks to your unwavering support, SAMS has been awarded the 2025 Top-Rated Nonprofit Badge by GreatNonprofits! This recognition is more than a badge. It’s a reflection of the compassion, generosity, and trust you’ve placed in our mission
- [Born from Resilience: Maya’s Journey Back to Hope](https://sams-usa.net/born-from-resilience-mayas-journey-back-to-hope/) - Learn about SAMS’ Maternal and Child Healthcare Impact Across conflict zones and refugee camps, thousands of mothers and newborns rely on SAMS for safety, dignity, and care during life’s most fragile moments. In 2024 alone, SAMS’ network of maternal and child healthcare facilities—including Al Dana Hospital, Qah Maternity Hospital, Raju Hospital, Al Shifa Hospital
- [1.4 Million Reasons to Keep Hope Alive](https://sams-usa.net/1-4-million-reasons-to-keep-hope-alive/) - You’re saving lives with SAMS Dear Fellow Humanitarian, In 2024, your generosity helped SAMS provide 4.4 million free medical services, reaching over 1.4 million people across Syria. From trauma care and maternal health to dialysis, chronic disease management, and emergency surgeries, your support ensured that no patient was left behind. Because of you,
- [October Missions Bring Healing and Hope to Jordan & Syria](https://sams-usa.net/october-missions-bring-healing-and-hope-to-jordan-syria/) - See how we’re making an impact Dear Fellow Humanitarian, This October, under the leadership of Dr. Hend Azhari, SAMS launched back-to-back medical missions in Jordan and Syria, bringing healing, hope, and compassion to communities in need. In Jordan, a dedicated team of volunteer doctors and surgeons provided more than 120 surgeries and over 350 medical
- [Give Hope to Children Like Yazan](https://sams-usa.net/give-hope-to-children-like-yazan/) - Learn about SAMS’ Life changing impact Dear Fellow Humanitarian, Meet Yazan, a young boy from Syria who was displaced from his home and later diagnosed with thyroid cancer. With limited access to specialized care, his family feared the worst. But thanks to supporters like you, Yazan received the treatment he urgently needed at a SAMS-supported
- [The Gratitude Mission: Healing Hearts in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/the-gratitude-mission-healing-hearts-in-syria/) - Help Repair 100 Children’s Hearts Dear Fellow Humanitarian, This Thanksgiving week, SAMS is launching The Gratitude Mission, a coordinated humanitarian effort bringing specialized care and renewed hope to communities across Syria. A team of 35 volunteer physicians, surgeons, dentists, and trainees will deploy across Damascus, Rural Damascus, Nabk, Al Mwasa, Aleppo, and Idlib to deliver
- [100 Children’s Hearts, Countless Lives Changed](https://sams-usa.net/100-childrens-hearts-countless-lives-changed/) - You created hope with every heartbeat Dear Fellow Humanitarian, This Thanksgiving week, while the world celebrated with family, 35 volunteer doctors, surgeons, dentists, and trainees brought a different gift to Syria: hope and healing. As part of SAMS’ Gratitude Mission, these volunteers traveled across Damascus, Rural Damascus, Aleppo, Idlib, Al-Nabak, Latakia, and other regions,
- [Help Open the SAMS–Al Afiah Hospital](https://sams-usa.net/help-open-the-sams-al-afiah-hospital/) - Opens the doors of hope for thousands Dear Fellow Humanitarian, As we approach the blessed anniversary of Syria’s liberation, we are reminded that our unity and love for our homeland have always carried us through the darkest times. Today, Allah has given us a rare opportunity to transform that love into lasting healing.
- [One Year After Liberation: A Message to Our Community](https://sams-usa.net/one-year-after-liberation-a-message-to-our-community/) - Join SAMS in rebuilding Syria's healthcare system To our fellow Syrians everywhere, To our esteemed supporters, To my colleagues, our heroes, the SAMS members and SAMS staff, and to our partners in humanitarian service, As we mark one year since the liberation of Syria, we reflect on a period shaped by challenge, resilience, and collective
- [Your Compassion Reached Millions in 2025](https://sams-usa.net/your-compassion-reached-millions-in-2025/) - Help us heal more lives in 2026 Dear Fellow Humanitarian, As 2025 comes to an end, we are honored to share the healing you made possible. Your compassion empowered SAMS teams to deliver lifesaving care to communities across six countries, including Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Palestine, and Greece, reaching families who had nowhere else to
- [SAMS Chapter Events Celebrate Syria’s Liberation](https://sams-usa.net/sams-chapter-events-celebrate-syrias-liberation/) - Thank you for supporting our mission Dear Fellow Humanitarian, Throughout Syria Liberation Month, SAMS chapters across the country came together to mark a historic milestone for Syria and to celebrate the resilience, progress, and hope shaping its future. Each gathering reflected the strength of our community and the growing impact of our collective work. SAMS
- [Make a Life-Saving Impact Before 2026 💙](https://sams-usa.net/make-a-life-saving-impact-before-2026-💙/) - Give Hope Before the Year Ends Dear Fellow Humanitarian, As 2025 comes to a close, we want to thank you for your incredible support this year. Your generosity has made life-saving medical care possible in Syria, even in the most challenging conditions. One child whose life was transformed is Yaman, a young boy from Kafr
- [A New Year, A Steady Lifeline for Syria](https://sams-usa.net/a-new-year-a-steady-lifeline-for-syria/) - Make Healing Possible All Year Long Happy New Year! Thank you for the compassion and generosity that powered SAMS’ work in 2025. Because of supporters like you, we delivered more than 3 million medical services and continued rebuilding Syria’s healthcare system. Your partnership truly made the difference. As we step into 2026, our focus is
- [6 Weeks Until Ramadan: A Season of Healing Begins](https://sams-usa.net/6-weeks-until-ramadan-a-season-of-healing-begins/) - Let your kindness become part of Syria’s healing Dear Fellow Humanitarian, In just six weeks, the blessed month of Ramadan will arrive—a time when compassion deepens, generosity multiplies, and hearts turn toward those in need. Across Syria, families still face the daily consequences of years of conflict, displacement, and loss. Hospitals are stretched to their
- [Help Families Survive Winter in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/help-families-survive-winter-in-syria/) - Let your kindness become part of Syria’s healing A fierce snowstorm has torn through northern Syria, hitting Idlib and the Aleppo countryside and deepening the suffering of thousands of displaced families struggling to survive in tents and makeshift shelters, many without heat or electricity. Humanitarian conditions in the camps have deteriorated rapidly, particularly for displaced
- [You’re Invited: SAMS California Gala January 31, 2026](https://sams-usa.net/youre-invited-sams-california-gala-january-31-2026/) - Join us in person for an unforgettable evening at the 2026 SAMS California Chapter Gala! This year’s gala embraces the inspiring theme “A Strong Plan, A Healthier Syria,” highlighting our shared commitment to building a brighter, more resilient future for the Syrian people. At the heart of the evening is SAMS’ Syria Health 2030 initiative—a
- [5 Weeks to Ramadan: Support Syria’s Healthcare Heroes](https://sams-usa.net/5-weeks-to-ramadan-support-syrias-healthcare-heroes/) - Support Syria’s Healers This Ramadan As Ramadan approaches, we pause to reflect on the courage and resilience of the 1,800+ SAMS-supported healthcare workers serving communities across Syria. Khaled, a pharmacist at the Atarib Health Center, chose to stay in Syria and serve his community despite years of conflict. Working with SAMS, he believes that “being
- [Save Lives in Northeast Syria](https://sams-usa.net/save-lives-in-northeast-syria/) - Your Support Can Help Save Lives Communities in northeast Syria are facing a rapidly escalating humanitarian emergency. Renewed violence has forced thousands of families to flee their homes in freezing temperatures, leaving mothers, children, and the elderly without access to even the most basic medical care. In response to these urgent needs, SAMS has launched

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- [Home](https://sams-usa.net/) - SAMS USA is a Syrian-led nonprofit charity delivering urgent medical care across Syria and beyond. 33M+ services provided. Your donation saves lives.
- [Maternal & Child Health](https://sams-usa.net/maternal-child-health/) - Support maternal and child health in Syria. Help provide safe births, neonatal care, and lifesaving treatment for mothers and babies with SAMS. Your help can save lives now.
- [Dhul Hijjah](https://sams-usa.net/dhul-hijjah/) - Discover when Dhul Hijjah 2026 starts, key dates for Arafah and Eid, fasting rules, and how to maximise your rewards during the 10 best days.
- [Jordan](https://sams-usa.net/programs/where-we-work/jordan/) - SAMS provides free healthcare and mental health support in Jordan for refugees and vulnerable communities. Your donation helps deliver lifesaving care.
- [Syria Civil War](https://sams-usa.net/syria-hub/syria-civil-war/) - Learn about the Syria civil war, its impact on millions of civilians, and how SAMS USA is providing vital medical care and humanitarian aid to those affected.
- [Fitrana](https://sams-usa.net/ramadan/fitrana/) - This Ramadan 2026, donate your Fitrana to SAMS to help provide lifesaving medical care and support to Syrian families before Eid al-Fitr.
- [Syrian Refugee Crisis](https://sams-usa.net/syria-hub/syrian-refugee-crisis/) - Millions are displaced by the Syrian refugee crisis. Learn how SAMS delivers essential medical care and how you can make a difference.
- [Sadaqah Jariyah](https://sams-usa.net/ramadan/sadaqah-jariyah/) - Make a Sadaqah Jariyah donation through SAMS and earn continuous reward. Support sustainable healthcare, hospitals, and vulnerable families. Give today and build lasting impact.
- [Contact us](https://sams-usa.net/contact-us/) - Connect with the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) for support, inquiries, partnership info, or to learn more about our humanitarian programs.
- [Fidya](https://sams-usa.net/ramadan/fidya/) - Pay your Fidya and Kaffarah for Ramadan 2026 with SAMS. Ensure your missed Ramadan fasts support vulnerable families safely and Shariah-compliantly.
- [For Mama](https://sams-usa.net/for-mama/) - Facebook-f X-twitter Instagram Youtube For Mama Challenge Thank you for supporting Syrian mothers and babies this Ramadan. Because every mother deserves care before, during, and after birth, and every baby deserves a healthy start. Donate Now Thank You for Joining the For Mama Challenge This Ramadan This Ramadan, the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is
- [Turkey](https://sams-usa.net/programs/where-we-work/turkey/) - Donate to support Syrian refugees in Turkey. SAMS USA delivers medical care and humanitarian aid through trusted programs across the country. Come and Donate
- [Syria Hub](https://sams-usa.net/syria-hub/) - Syria Hub HomeSyria Hub Understanding Syria Since the conflict began in 2011, Syria has faced one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. Explore the key issues affecting the country and how SAMS continues providing lifesaving medical support. Syrian Civil War The syrian civil war explained Read Full Story Syrian Refugee Crisis The syrian refugee
- [Featured Campaigns](https://sams-usa.net/programs/featured-campaigns/) - Featured Campaigns HomeFeatured Campaigns Discover SAMS’ featured campaigns—life-saving initiatives bringing hope and essential medical care to communities across Syria. From rebuilding hospitals to protecting vulnerable children and supporting cancer patients, each program empowers donors to make a direct and lasting impact. Explore the campaigns below and join us in strengthening Syria’s health future. Our Featured
- [Ways to Give](https://sams-usa.net/ways-to-give-and-support/) - The Syrian American Medical Society Foundation, is a US-based, non-political, non-religious 501(c)(3) global medical relief organization that works on the front lines of crisis relief in Syria, neighboring countries, and beyond to alleviate suffering and save lives (Tax ID 16-1717058). Please support our life-saving work today. Make a One-Time or Recurring Gift: Help rush life-saving medical care
- [Main Donation Hub](https://sams-usa.net/ways-to-give/) - Ways To Give HomeMain Donation Hub Why Give to SAMS? SAMS is a leading medical relief organization responding to crises in Syria and beyond. In 2024, 96% of every dollar donated went directly to programs. 33M+ free medical services delivered since 2011 Supports 144+ healthcare facilities 96¢ of every $1 goes to programs Responding in
- [Main Donation Hub](https://sams-usa.net/waystogive/) - Ways To Give HomeMain Donation Hub Why Give to SAMS? SAMS is a leading medical relief organization responding to crises in Syria and beyond. In 2024, 96% of every dollar donated went directly to programs. 33M+ free medical services delivered since 2011 Supports 144+ healthcare facilities 96¢ of every $1 goes to programs Responding in
- [Zakat](https://sams-usa.net/ramadan/zakat/) - Your Zakat 2026 can save lives. Donate securely with SAMS and provide urgent medical care to vulnerable families in crisis. Give your Zakat today.
- [Ukraine](https://sams-usa.net/programs/where-we-work/ukraine/) - With over thousands of attacks on healthcare in Ukraine, SAMS supports hospitals and health workers on the frontlines. Donate to help save lives.
- [Careers](https://sams-usa.net/careers/) - Careers HomeCareers Join the Syrian American Medical Society Team At the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), we are committed to delivering dignified, high-quality medical relief in Syria, neighboring countries, and beyond. Our staff, volunteers, and members are central to this mission. As our programs expand, we continue to welcome professionals who share our values and
- [Gaza](https://sams-usa.net/programs/where-we-work/gaza/) - Since October 2023, SAMS has provided lifesaving medical care, food, and relief in Gaza. Your donation helps support families in crisis.
- [Ramadan](https://sams-usa.net/ramadan/) - Support SAMS this Ramadan 2026 & learn everything you need to know about this holy month. Donate this Ramadan to deliver life-saving medical care & emergency response.
- [Syria](https://sams-usa.net/programs/where-we-work/syria/) - Donate to SAMS Syria charity. Support SAMS USA medical programs in Syria & make secure charity donations that provide urgent medical aid & save lives. See our work
- [SAMS Statement on the Attack at Mar Elias Church in Damascus](https://sams-usa.net/sams-statement-on-the-attack-at-mar-elias-church-in-damascus/) - Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) Statement on the Attack at Mar Elias Church in Damascus June 26, 2025 The Syrian American Medical Society condemns in the strongest terms the brutal attack that took place on Sunday at Mar Elias Church in the Damascus suburb of Dweila. This tragic event claimed the lives of at least
- [Gaza](https://sams-usa.net/gaza/) - Crisis in Gaza: Help SAMS Respond Your donation will enable SAMS to continue delivering life-saving medical care and humanitarian aid. Every contribution makes a difference in bringing urgent relief to the people of Gaza. DONATE NOW $250 $500 $1000 Custom $ Donate Now Witnessing the Unthinkable Since October 7, 2023, Gaza has been engulfed in
- [formama](https://sams-usa.net/formama/)
- [Events](https://sams-usa.net/events/) - Events HomeEvents Every month, SAMS holds events to inform, educate, and raise money not just in the United States, but around the world. Find out more about these events on the calendar below, or connect with your local chapter. If you’d like to host an event to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis in Syria
- [SAMS Advocacy](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy-in-action/) - Advocacy in Action HomeSAMS Advocacy Why We Advocate Since its founding, SAMS has advocated to protect civilians, defend medical neutrality, and strengthen international action in response to the Syrian crisis and other conflicts. Our work addresses barriers to lifesaving aid, attacks on healthcare, chemical weapons use, and mass displacement. What began as urgent advocacy focused
- [Submit an idea](https://sams-usa.net/submit-an-idea/) - Research : Submit an Idea HomeSubmit an idea Submit a Research Idea Interested in suggesting a research idea? Contact us at: info@sams-usa.net (202) 930-7802 (866) 809-9039 Thematic Priority Select the primary theme under which your research proposal falls: Health Research in Conflict and Fragile Settings `: Focus on access, utilization, and outcomes across specialties like
- [منظمة سامز تقدم منحاً دراسية جديدة في المجال الطبي  ل 28 طالباً سوريا](https://sams-usa.net/منظمة-سامز-تقدم-منحاً-دراسية-جديدة-في-ا/) - إيماناً بأهمية التعليم الطبي وبناء الإنسان، تقوم منظمة سامز بتقديم منح دراسية ل28 طالب سوري، في المجالات الطبية التي تشمل الطب البشري وطب .الأسنان والصيدلة المستفيدون من هذه المنح هم من بدأوا دراستهم قبل الحرب، و اضطروا للتوقف بهدف تقديم الرعاية الطبية والإنسانية في المناطق التي كانوا يقيمون فيها: إدلب، وحلب .والغوطة الشرقية ودرعا وشمال حمص وجنوب دمشق
- [منظمة سامز  قلقة من زيادة حالات الإصابة بفيروس كورونا في سوريا](https://sams-usa.net/منظمة-سامز-قلقة-من-زيادة-حالات-الإصاب/) - منظمة سامز قلقة من زيادة حالات الإصابة بفيروس كورونا في سوريا رسالة من رئيس الجمعية الطبية السورية الأمريكية نيابة عن مجلس الإدارة ، أعزائي مجتمع سامز تواجه سوريا حالياً عدداً متزايداً من الأزمات المترابطة، أدى ما يقارب العشر سنوات من الصراع إلى نزوح أكثر من 5.6 مليون سوري إلى البلدان المجاورة، بينما نزح 6.6
- [التحديات التي يواجهها مرضى الفشل الكلوي في لبنان](https://sams-usa.net/التحديات-التي-يواجهها-مرضى-الفشل-الكل/) - بدأت حنين، التي تبلغ من العمر اثنا عشرة عاماً، رحلتها مع غسيل الكلى منذ ستة أشهر. لم تكن تعلم أن الارتفاع في ضغط الدم الذي حصل معها، سيجبرها على الجلوس مرتين في الاسبوع على كرسي المستشفى للحصول على العلاج المناسب. تعيش حنين مع مرض يهدد حياتها، وهي لم تبلغ عمر الشباب بعد، ففي الوقت الذي
- [بعثات سامز الطبية هي نافذة أمل لمرضى القلب المفتوح في الاردن](https://sams-usa.net/بعثات-سامز-الطبية-هي-نافذة-أمل-لمرضى-ال/) - ".كل ما أتمناه هو أن اتعافى وأن أعود لمنزلي ولأطفالي، لأعتني بهم حتى يكبروا ويتمكنوا من الاعتناء بأنفسهم" .أنوار محمد عقلة ذات 28ربيعاً، لاجئة سورية من مدينة درعا، تعيش في مخيم الزعتري مع زوجها وأولادها الأربعة ،كانت تشكو أنوار من ضيق تنفسي شديد، وعدم القدرة على ممارسة حياتها بشكل طبيعي، تم تحويلها إلى مستشفى الجامعة
- [World Humanitarian Summit - May 2016](https://sams-usa.net/world-humanitarian-summit-may-2016/) - On May 24 at the World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, Turkey, SAMS co-led a side event along with the Syrian Relief Network, Syria Relief and Development, Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations (UOSSM), and Sawa for Development and Aid. Additionally, the SAMS Foundation Chiar, Dr. Majd Isreb, presented our core committments at a high
- [World Humanitarian Summit](https://sams-usa.net/world-humanitarian-summit/) - On May 24 at the World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, Turkey, SAMS co-led a side event along with the Syrian Relief Network, Syria Relief and Development, Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations (UOSSM), and Sawa for Development and Aid. Additionally, the SAMS Foundation Chair, Dr. Majd Isreb, presented our core commitments at a high
- [Совместное открытое письмо от медицинских, правозащитных и  гуманитарных организаций:](https://sams-usa.net/letter-russian/) - Совместное открытое письмо от медицинских, правозащитных и гуманитарных организаций: Российскому медицинскому обществу Союзу педиатров России Российской медицинской ассоциации Российскому Красному кресту Профсоюзу работников здравоохранения Российской Федерации 9 декабря, 2016 года Уважаемые члены Российского медицинского сообщества, Мы, доктора и члены нескольких гуманитарных и правозащитных организаций, оказывающих медицинскую помощь и документирующих нарушения в Сирии, обращаемся к Вам, нашим
- [Ελλάδα](https://sams-usa.net/ελλάδα/) - Ανθρωπιστική και ιατρική ενίσχυση σε ευάλωτες ομάδες και πληγείσες περιοχές Το 2016, ως απάντηση στη μαζική εισροή προσφύγων στις ακτές της Ευρώπης, η SAMS ξεκίνησε τις δράσεις της στην Ελλάδα. Η παροχή επείγουσας ιατρικής υποστήριξης σε χιλιάδες ευάλωτους πρόσφυγες και μετανάστες ξεκίνησε αμέσως στη νησιωτική και ηπειρωτική Ελλάδα. Υπάρχουν περίπου 120.000 αιτούντες άσυλο στην Ελλάδα,
- [World Refugee Day 2021: Together we heal, learn and shine](https://sams-usa.net/worldrefugeeday2021/) - A decade later, the conflict in Syria has created the greatest refugee crisis of our time, displacing more than 12 million Syrians, or more than half of Syria's pre-conflict population. About 5.6 million Syrians have fled mainly to Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, and Iraq, and another 6.5 million Syrians have been displaced within Syria, with the
- [World Refugee Day 2024](https://sams-usa.net/world-refugee-day-2024/) - SAMS: World Refugee Day 2024 Standing Together in Strength and Resilience On June 20th, join SAMS to commemorate the unwavering strength and courage of those who have been forced to flee their homes in Syria and beyond. DONATE NOW $250 $500 $1000 Custom $ Donate Now Recognize Their Struggle The humanitarian crisis in Syria is
- [Why We Advocate](https://sams-usa.net/our-advocacy/) - "Although I had thought that my personal list of heroes was complete, you forced me to make space for one more, or more accurately, a whole room full of heroes." - Samantha Power, United States Ambassador to the U.N. SAMS has become a leader in advocacy and engagement with policymakers on both the national and
- [Campaigns](https://sams-usa.net/our-advocacy/campaigns/)
- [Who We Treat](https://sams-usa.net/who-we-treat/) - sdfsdgf
- [World Humanitarian Day 2020](https://sams-usa.net/world-humanitarian-day-2020/) - Today on World Humanitarian Day, join us in commemorating and celebrating medical workers from around the world who have committed their lives to saving others, often at great cost and risk to themselves and their families. Since the beginning of the crisis in Syria, medical workers have been subjected to relentless attacks, including the use
- [Who We Are](https://sams-usa.net/who-we-are/) - The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) was founded in 1998 in the United States as a professional society to provide networking, educational, cultural, and professional services to medical professionals of Syrian descent. SAMS Foundation, the charitable arm of SAMS, was launched in 2007. Since then, SAMS has become one of the most active and leading
- [What We Do](https://sams-usa.net/what-we-do/) - Medical Relief Work Medical Missions Medical Education & Training Our Impact
- [Welcome to SAMS](https://sams-usa.net/homepage/) - The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) Foundation is a global medical relief organization that is working on the front lines of crisis relief in Syria, in neighboring countries, and beyond to save lives and alleviate suffering. SAMS proudly provides medical care and treatment to every patient in need.
- [Washington, DC Office](https://sams-usa.net/washington-dc-office/) - The SAMS DC Office is currently hiring for the following positions: Senior Accountant Donor Relations & Development Associate Media Intern Advocacy Intern Human Resources Generalist Please reach out to info@sams-usa with any questions or inquiries.
- [Warning: Scam and fraud alert](https://sams-usa.net/warning-scam-and-fraud-alert/) - We have been made aware that individuals on the internet may be posing as SAMS employees or volunteers for fraudulent purposes. Some suspected scams include: Individuals posing as US-based doctors working on SAMS behalf inside Syria. These individuals may request funds to help cover travel expenses or personal emergencies at home. They may also state
- [Ways to Give](https://sams-usa.net/ways-to-give-2/) - Help SAMS Deliver Life-saving Care to Communities Impacted by Crisis _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CFC 25147 Uicons by Flaticon
- [Volunteer old](https://sams-usa.net/volunteer-old/)
- [Vice News](https://sams-usa.net/vice-news/) - ‘They Will Die There': Video Shows Starvation Inside Madaya Clinic Run by a Vet.
- [Volunteer Coordination Intern](https://sams-usa.net/volunteer-coordination-intern/) - Role Summary/Purpose: The Syrian American Medical Society seeks an intern to assist with the recruitment and management of volunteers to aid the organization in its mission to provide medical relief to Syrian refugees globally. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain database of potential volunteer groups and individuals to join medical relief missions Research opportunities to target
- [Warning and Scam Alert](https://sams-usa.net/warning-and-scam-alert/) - Warning and Scam Alert HomeWarning and Scam Alert Suspected Scams We have been made aware that individuals on the internet may be posing as SAMS employees or volunteers for fraudulent purposes. These scams are designed to exploit and steal personal and financial information. Some suspected scams include: Requests for donations from unverified sources, platforms, and
- [Volunteer](https://sams-usa.net/volunteer/) - Volunteer with SAMS and help save lives through medical and humanitarian support programs.
- [USG Aid Must Continue to Be a Lifeline of Hope](https://sams-usa.net/usg-aid-must-continue-to-be-a-lifeline-of-hope/) - USG Aid Must Continue to Be a Lifeline of Hope February 3, 2025 SAMS recognizes the U.S. Government’s (USG) right to review its foreign assistance programs to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and coordination with global partners. We all strive to improve. However, the USG’s recent decision to pause most aid during this review is putting lives
- [Upcoming Events](https://sams-usa.net/events-2-2/) - Every month, SAMS holds events to inform, educate, and raise money not just in the United States, but around the world. Find out more about these events on the calendar below, or connect with your local chapter. ______________________________________________________________________ If you would like to host an event to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis in Syria,
- [Upcoming Medical Missions](https://sams-usa.net/upcoming-medical-missions/) - Stay up to date on future medical mission by checking this page! Upcoming Medical Missions: SAMS Global Response Medical Missions to Greece Jordan: November 19-24, 2016 - Registration Closed Jordan: January 7 - 12, 2017 Lebanon: February 3 - 10, 2017 - Women's Health & OBGYN Mission
- [Turkey](https://sams-usa.net/turkey/) - Since 2013, SAMS has been one of the co-leaders of the Health Cluster in Turkey, leading the humanitarian response and operations in Syria. SAMS works closely with the Ministry of Health to facilitate our operations in Turkey and Syria. Cross-Border Support: Since the beginning of the conflict in Syria, SAMS has delivered medical supplies and
- [Turkey Medical missions](https://sams-usa.net/turkey-medical-missions/) - SAMS members and volunteers frequently travel to Turkey to support Syrian refugees in need of basic health services, including dental care, and to support overwhelmed hospitals along the Turkey-Syria border. Volunteers come from a variety of medical fields including reconstructive and plastic surgery, psychiatry, physiotherapy, urology, pulmonology, general surgery, and more. In addition to our dental medical
- [Uniting for Peace in Syria: Global Civil Society Appeal to UN Member States](https://sams-usa.net/uniting-peace-syria-global-civil-society-appeal-un-member-states/) - The UN Security Council has failed Syrians. In almost six years of conflict, close to half a million people have been killed and eleven million have been forced to leave their homes. Most recently, the Syrian and Russian governments and their allies have carried out unlawful attacks on eastern Aleppo with scant regard for some
- [Urgent Appeal: SAMS Condemns Horrific Strike on Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza City, Escalating Attacks on Healthcare in Gaza](https://sams-usa.net/urgent-appeal-sams-condemns-horrific-strike-on-al-ahli-hospital-in-gaza-city-escalating-attacks-on-healthcare-in-gaza/) - Yesterday, a strike hit Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza City, killing hundreds, according to the AP, mostly patients receiving treatment, healthcare workers, and those seeking shelter. This is the deadliest attack in the Palestinian territories going back to 2008 and the most destructive on a healthcare facility. In a distressing recurrence of a pattern witnessed
- [Thank You](https://sams-usa.net/thank-you/) - Thank you for your donation. Please check here to see if your employer will match your gift.
- [This Ramadan, Bring Relief to Conflict-Affected Populations](https://sams-usa.net/this-ramadan-bring-relief-to-conflict-affected-populations/) - As Ramadan comes to a close, we would like to convey our deepest gratitude for your generosity throughout this month of giving and compassion. Thanks to your unwavering support, SAMS will continue to help save lives in Syria, neighboring countries, and beyond. Despite these challenging times and the significant impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, you
- [THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE AND MEDICAL EDUCATION IN SYRIA](https://sams-usa.net/sams-medical-city/) - SAMS is honored to announce the groundbreaking start of SAMS Medical City, marking a significant step forward in enhancing healthcare in Syria. This initiative is not just the opening of a new medical facility, but the beginning of a journey towards hope, resilience, and a commitment to overcoming healthcare challenges in Syria. Your support and
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- [Take Action](https://sams-usa.net/take-action/) - You can help Syrians affected by the crisis right now. Remember, the most important way to help Syrians is to stop the siege of cities, promote security for medical aid and find a diplomatic solution to the crisis. Here are some ways you can help: Find or start a local SAMS chapter Write to your
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- [Syrian Civil Defense](https://sams-usa.net/syrian-civil-defense/) - SAMS was proud to join The Syria Campaign for events in New York and DC with two members of Syria's civil defense, Raed and Khalid. The "White Helmets," or Syrian civil defense, are organized volunteers who act as rescue workers in areas like Aleppo and Idlib, running to areas that have been bombed saving people
- [Syria Medical Mission](https://sams-usa.net/syria-medical-mission/) - Hope and Healing to Northern Syria Join SAMS in Our Mission After years of suffering, the people of Northern Syria still need our support. Together, we can make a significant impact and expand SAMS healthcare facilities and programs. DONATE NOW $250 $500 $1000 Custom $ Donate Now Bridging the Healthcare Gap Since 2011, the Syrian
- [Syria Emergency 2024 Ar](https://sams-usa.net/syria-emergency-2024-ar/) - سوريا بحاجة إلى المساعدات الطبية العاجلة Send Medical Relief Now دمرت الحرب في سوريا البنية التحتية الحيوية و شردت مئات الآلاف. لذلك تعمل سامز على الأرض لتقديم الرعاية الطبية الطارئة من خلال تجهيز المستشفيات وتوصيل الإمدادات. ساهم معنا اليوم فتعاطفك يحمي المحتاجين. تبرع الآن $250 $500 $1000 مبلغ آخر $ تبرع الآن النظام الطبي منهار
- [Syrian American Medical Society Responds to U.S. Sanctions Policy Shift on Syria](https://sams-usa.net/syrian-american-medical-society-responds-to-u-s-sanctions-policy-shift-on-syria/) - Syrian American Medical Society Responds to U.S. Sanctions Policy Shift on Syria May 14, 2025 Washington, D.C. - The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) welcomes the United States’ decision to lift sanctions on Syria, recognizing this as an important step toward expanding access to lifesaving healthcare for the Syrian people. “The lifting of sanctions marks
- [Support the Medics of Aleppo Who are Braving Bombardment to Save Lives. Donate Today.](https://sams-usa.net/support-medics-aleppo-braving-bombardment-save-lives-donate-today/) - “The situation in Aleppo is beyond dire. We live in constant fear. People are stuck under the rubble and we can’t get to them because of the intensity of the shelling.” Yesterday, one of SAMS’s largest hospitals in eastern Aleppo City was targeted again. This is the third attack on this hospital this week. The
- [Syria Emergency 2024](https://sams-usa.net/syria/) - Syria health 2030 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
- [Survivor Disability Program](https://sams-usa.net/survivor-disability-program/) - Survivor Disability Program HomeSurvivor Disability Program Survivor Disability Program SAMS stands with survivors living with disabilities, delivering care that restores independence and dignity. Donate Now About the Program In Syria and neighboring countries, thousands of people live with disabilities caused by conflict or limited access to healthcare. SAMS’ Survivor Disability Program exists so that these
- [Statements](https://sams-usa.net/statements/) - USG Aid Must Continue to be a Lifeline of Hope SAMS Calls for the Protection of Civilians and Hospitals in Escalation of Syrian Conflict SAMS Condemns Attacks on Healthcare in Lebanon and the Growing Humanitarian Crisis SAMS Condemns the July 8 Attack on Kyiv Pediatric Hospital SAMS Decries the Possible Closure of Another Gaza
- [Start a Chapter](https://sams-usa.net/start-a-chapter/) - If there is no SAMS chapter close to you and you are interested in starting one, please read the guidelines below and then if your group meets the criteria, please contact our office. A Chapter shall be reviewed by the Membership Committee and deemed eligible if: It includes in its membership twenty (20) or more
- [Support the Brave Medics of Aleppo. Show Them They Are Not Alone.](https://sams-usa.net/support-brave-medics-aleppo-show-not-alone/) - “Life in Aleppo has become very dire. No camera or no pen can describe what we’re experiencing here. Aleppo has been forgotten. Aleppo has been abandoned.” Yesterday, two of SAMS’s largest hospitals in eastern Aleppo City were targeted. Both hospitals are severely damaged and remain out of service.The besieged city has now lost two of the five
- [Southern Syria Crisis](https://sams-usa.net/southern-syria-crisis/) - CRISIS IN SOUTHERN SYRIA: HELP SAMS RESPOND In the southern governorates of Suwayda and Daraa, an intense military escalation has resulted in hundreds of civilian casualties, mass displacement, and a growing humanitarian crisis.Hospitals and healthcare facilities in southern Syria are overwhelmed and facing critical shortages of medications, supplies, and limited or no power. At least
- [Senior Project Officer](https://sams-usa.net/senior-project-officer/) - About Us The Syrian American Medical Society Foundation (SAMS Foundation) is a nonprofit organization formed in 1998 by the medical professional diaspora. Its mission is to save lives and work to ensure a healthier future for all through medical relief and healthcare development on behalf of Syrian American healthcare professionals. SAMS Foundation is a leading
- [Social Worker](https://sams-usa.net/social-worker/) - The position herein titled Social Worker. The position will be implemented in Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) Psycho-social Services (PSS) Program in Majdal Anjar, in the Bekaa Valley. The position will require attending to and caring for beneficiaries receiving services throughout the Bekaa Valley. To accomplish the above, the Social Worker is expected to: Create
- [SGR Emergency Roster Associate (Internship)     ](https://sams-usa.net/sgr-emergency-roster-associate-internship/) - Position Title: SGR Emergency Roster Associate (Intern) Department Name: SAMS - GLOBAL RESPONSE (SGR) Supervisor of Position: Ossama Zaqqout, Global Emergency Response Manager Employment Definition: Internship Location
- [SGR Grants & Reporting Associate (Internship)   ](https://sams-usa.net/sgr-grants-reporting-associate-internship/) - Position Title: SGR Grants & Reporting Associate (Intern) Department Name: SAMS - GLOBAL RESPONSE (SGR) Supervisor of Position: Ossama Zaqqout, Global Emergency Response Manager Employment Definition: Internship
- [SGR Humanitarian Logistics Associate (Internship) ](https://sams-usa.net/sgr-humanitarian-logistics-associate-internship/) - Position Title: SGR Humanitarian Logistics Associate (Intern) Department Name: SAMS - GLOBAL RESPONSE (SGR) Supervisor of Position: Ossama Zaqqout, Global Emergency Response Manager Employment Definition: Internship Location
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- [Society Board Manager](https://sams-usa.net/society-board-manager/) - Position Title: Society Board Manager Department Name: SAMS Society Employment Definition: Full-Time Location: Washington DC area Overview The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is seeking a dedicated and performance driven Board Manager to manage all aspects of Membership & Events to join our team. The Board Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects
- [Senior Program Officer, Medical Education](https://sams-usa.net/senior-program-officer-medical-education/) - Role Summary/Purpose: SAMS is looking for a full-time Senior Program Officer that is focused primarily on Medical Education to participate in the business development and grant management of educational programs for medical residents, medical students, allied health professionals, instructors and faculty members inside Syria and neighboring countries. This position will be based at SAMS Headquarters
- [Senior Program Officer, Contracts and Compliance](https://sams-usa.net/grants-contracts-consultant/) - Role Summary: Located within the Grants Department in Washington D.C. and working closely with HQ Programs, Finance, Operations, and Country Offices, the Senior Program Officer supports compliance and administration of SAMS grant-funded and privately-funded programs. Core tasks include: maintaining a grant management system, contract preparation and review, partner/sub-award management, and preparation for external audits. The
- [Senior Finance Officer](https://sams-usa.net/senior-finance-officer/) - SAMS Foundation is looking for a dedicated humanitarian professional to serve as the Senior Finance Officer for the SAMS Headquarters (HQ) in Washington DC. Under the supervision of the Director of Finance, the Finance Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day support of SAMS HQ finance and field office activities. The duties and responsibilities include
- [Senior Program Officer](https://sams-usa.net/senior-program-officer/) - Role Summary/Purpose: Located within the Programs Department at SAMS Headquarters and working closely with Country Offices, the Senior Program Officer is responsible for supporting program development, as well as day-to-day program administration, which includes donor reporting, compliance with donor regulations, and remote monitoring of programs in Syria and other countries where SAMS currently operates (Jordan,
- [Senior Program Officer: Health Advisory](https://sams-usa.net/senior-program-officer-health-advisory/) - Role Summary/Purpose: Located within the Programs Department at SAMS Headquarters and working closely with Country Offices, the Senior Program Officer: 1) provides technical assistance to aid the conceptualization and development of programs and business development strategies related to research, medical education and other technical training or professional development initiatives, and direct service provision; 2) participates
- [Scientific Conference Coordinator (Part-Time)](https://sams-usa.net/scientific-conference-coordinator-part-time/) - Key Responsibilities: Oversee Scientific Meetings; Provide support and coordination for chapter scientific conferences, if needed; Attend scientific conferences committee meetings, take meeting minutes, follow up on the implementation of the decisions made in these meetings; Communicate with Society Coordinator and Development Manger to facilitate scientific conferences; Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned and related
- [Senior Accountant](https://sams-usa.net/senior-accountant/) - Key Responsibilities: Record and review asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information Making sure that all supporting documentation have been collected and attached to the transaction and archived in a appropriate way, Maintain and balances subsidiary account by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions; resolving discrepancies Maintain general ledger by transferring
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- [Senior Advocacy Officer](https://sams-usa.net/se/) - Job Description Position Title: Senior Advocacy Officer Department Name: Advocacy Supervisor of Position: Advocacy Manager Employment Definition: Full Time Part Time Internship Contract Location of Position: Washington, DC Role Summary: The Senior Advocacy Officer will be an integral part of SAMS’ HQ Advocacy team, led by the Advocacy Manager. Ideally, the Senior Advocacy Officer will
- [Senior External Communications Officer](https://sams-usa.net/senior-external-communications-officer/) - Position Title: Senior External Communications Officer Department Name: Communications Supervisor of Position: Director of External Communications Employment Definition: Full-Time Location: Washington DC, Remote Overview: The Senior External Communications Officer at the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) will play a key role in developing and implementing communication strategies that amplify SAMS' mission, programs, and campaigns. The
- [Scientific Program](https://sams-usa.net/sams-8th-national-symposium/scientific-program/) - Call For SpeakersThe scientific committee aims to create a diverse and enriching program, and is looking for knowledgable speakers who can share their expertise and insights with our global audience. We welcome submissions that fall within the theme of the event, “Navigating New Frontiers: Ethics & Advocacy in Modern Medicine.” Topics of interest include, but
- [Social Activities & Registration:](https://sams-usa.net/sams-8th-national-symposium/social-activities-registration/) - Friday, February 14th, 2025: Dinner: 8:30PM – 10:30PM Venue: Fogo De Chao Brazilian Steakhouse Location: 8282 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 Registration Link Saturday, February 15th, 2025 Gala Dinner: 6:30PM – 11:00PM Location: On-site, Loews Royal Pacific Resort Children's Gala Dinner: 6:30PM – 11:00PM Location: On-site, Loews Royal Pacific Resort Ages: 2-12 Dinner and
- [Stay Connected](https://sams-usa.net/sams-8th-national-symposium/stay-connected/) - Stay Connected: Follow us on social media for updates, announcements, and exclusive content leading up to the conference.Facebook – Instagram – X – Website
- [Symposium Registration](https://sams-usa.net/sams-8th-national-symposium/symposium-registration/) - Symposium Registration Don't miss the opportunity to register for SAMS' 8th National Symposium. Register here
- [Conference Planning Committee](https://sams-usa.net/sams-8th-national-symposium/conference-planning-committee/) - Conference Planning Committee:Conference Co-Chair: Amjad Rass, MD, SAMS Past- PresidentConference Co-Chair: Ahmed Al-Hazzouri, MD, SAMS Foundation BOD, MemberScientific Chair: Samer Alkhudari, MD, SAMS BOD, MemberMufaddal Hamadeh, MD, SAMS PresidentDavid Lillie, SAMS Executive DirectorAla’a El-Shaar, Scientific Program CoordinatorSalam Abdulrazzak, Society Coordinator
- [CME](https://sams-usa.net/sams-8th-national-symposium/cme/) - CME: SAMS 8th National Symposium attendees can claim upwards of 6 CME credit hours through our accrediting partner, the University of Chicago. To claim your CME credits! All eligible attendees will receive an email with instructions to claim credit following the conference.
- [Schedule of Events](https://sams-usa.net/sams-8th-national-symposium/activities-schedule/) - Schedule of Events: Friday February 14th, 2025: Onsite Check-in: 5:30PM – 7:30PM Dinner: 8:30PM – 10:30PM Saturday February 15th, 2025: Breakfast: 7:30AM – 8:00AM Scientific Program Sessions: 8:00AM – 12:00PM Lunch Break with Sponsor Remarks: 12:00PM – 1:00PM Gala Dinner: 6:30PM – 11:00PM Children Gala Program: 6:30PM – 11:00PM Sunday September 1st, 2024: Breakfast: 8:30AM
- [Hotel Reservations](https://sams-usa.net/sams-8th-national-symposium/hotel-reservations/) - Hotel Reservations: We’re thrilled to announce that the SAMS 8th National Symposium will be hosted at the luxurious Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida — a stunning venue offering the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and tropical charm. Why Choose Loews Royal Pacific Resort? Exclusive Conference Rates: Special rates for SAMS
- [Contact](https://sams-usa.net/sams-8th-national-symposium/contact/) - Contact: For inquiries or assistance regarding registration, accommodations, or any other conference-related matters, please contact:Salam Abdulrazzak,Society Coordinatorsabdulrazzak@sams-usa.netFor inquiries regarding the scientific program, please contact:Ala’a ElshaarScientific Program Coordinatoralelshaar@sams-usa.net
- [SAMS Tristate Chapter Coordinator](https://sams-usa.net/sams-tristate-chapter-coordinator/) - Role Summary: The Chapter Coordinator will work closely with the Tristate Chapter President, Members to increase, retain, and diversify membership to SAMS Tristate Chapter. The position will be based in New York City or New Jersey. Job Description: The duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Provide supporting efforts to increase, retain, and diversify
- [SAMS Response to COVID-19](https://sams-usa.net/sams-preparedness-response-to-covid-19-pandemic-in-syria-and-surrounding-countries/) - On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) characterized COVID-19 as a global pandemic. SAMS is uniquely positioned to respond to this current health emergency, given our networks of healthcare professionals and volunteers in the United States, in Syria and in neighboring countries. Learn more about the novel COVID-19 and how to protect yourself
- [SAMS Statement on Cross-Border Aid](https://sams-usa.net/sams-statement-on-cross-border-aid/) - The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is working closely with donor countries and partners inside the UN to try and bring clarity and resolution to the cross-border aid situation. We know this is a frightening time for many of the communities we serve, and have already heard from beneficiaries and staff about the disruptions that
- [Call For Speakers](https://sams-usa.net/sams-8th-national-symposium/call-for-speakers/)
- [SAMS Responds to Dramatic COVID-19 Surge in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/sams-responds-to-dramatic-covid-19-surge-in-syria/) - In the midst of protracted conflict and an ongoing humanitarian crisis, Syria is now facing an unprecedented surge in COVID-19 cases. Due to the spread of the highly infectious Delta variant, SAMS-supported ICUs are filled to capacity, challenging Syria’s already fragile healthcare system. Ibrahim Aboud, manager of SAMS-supported al-Ziraa Hospital in Idlib described a dire
- [SAMS Responds to Mass Casualty Explosion near Idlib, Syria](https://sams-usa.net/sams-responds-to-mass-casualty-explosion-near-idlib-syria/) - SAMS Responds to Mass Casualty Explosion near Idlib, Syria July 24, 2025 The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is deeply alarmed by today’s devastating explosion near the city of Idlib in northwest Syria, which resulted in mass casualties. The blast occurred near the SAMS-supported Maarat Misrin Hospital, which has already received more than 92 wounded
- [SAMS Medical Missions](https://sams-usa.net/old-medical-missions/) - SAMS Medical Missions Provide Dignified Medical Care to Syrian Refugees & Underserved Local Communities Medical Missions to the Region SAMS organizes and facilitates medical missions to allow doctors, members, students and volunteers to participate in medical and surgical missions. Medical professionals travel to the region to support ongoing medical relief programs and
- [SAMS Joins 36 Syrian Civil Society Orgs and Aid Groups to Demand Airdrops to Eastern Aleppo](https://sams-usa.net/sams-joins-36-syrian-civil-society-orgs-aid-groups-demand-airdrops-eastern-aleppo/) - For months, our organizations have warned of an impending annihilation in eastern Aleppo. As the Assad regime and Russia bombed vital infrastructure and targeted innocent civilians, we appealed to the international community to take the necessary steps to stop the oncoming slaughter and protect our innocent children. Our calls fell on deaf ears. Now, civilians
- [SAMS Responding to Refugee Medical Needs in Bosnia & Herzegovina](https://sams-usa.net/sams-response-to-refugee-crisis-in-bosnia/) - Why Bosnia & Herzegovina? Nearly 7,000 refugees from Syria, Afghanistan, and Iraq are currently stranded in Bosnia & Herzegovina (BiH) with 400-500 entering weekly. Although small in number, the refugees are vulnerable. Many have been reliant on humanitarian assistance throughout their migration and have not found the same resources available in BiH. According to our
- [SAMS Michigan Chapter Coordinator](https://sams-usa.net/sams-michigan-chapter-coordinator/) - This position is part time and paid on an hourly -bases. Applicant should be residing in the chapters’ geographical area. Keep accurate record regarding the chapters BOD names, titles, addresses, contact information, terms, and nomination and election dates Plan membership recruitment outreach activities and events to raise awareness and interest in the medical professional community
- [SAMS Responds to Devastating 7.8 Earthquake Impacting Syria](https://sams-usa.net/sams-responds-to-devastating-7-8-earthquake-impacting-syria/) - To support SAMS' earthquake relief efforts in Syria, please click on the red donate button or mail your check or money order to: Syrian American Medical Society Foundation, PO Box 34115, Washington, DC 20043. The Syrian American Medical Society Foundation is a non-religious, non-political, registered 501(c)(3) global medical relief organization (TAX ID 16-1717058). For more
- [SAMS institute](https://sams-usa.net/sams-institute/) - The SAMS Institute offers professional training, research, and capacity-building programs to strengthen healthcare delivery in crisis regions.
- [SAMS Global Response (SGR)](https://sams-usa.net/global-missions/) - Although natural disasters are predicted to cause a great need for emergency aid, conflicts around the world, notably the Syrian conflict, remain the major drivers for humanitarian needs. Overall, more than 135 million people around the world are expected to need humanitarian assistance and protection, and this estimate is set to increase. In 2016, SAMS launched SAMS Global Response
- [SAMS Highlights Detrimental Effects of New Executive Order on Syrian-American Physicians](https://sams-usa.net/sams-highlights-detrimental-effects-new-executive-order-syrian-american-physicians/) - January 31, 2017 For Immediate Release Washington D.C. - The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is deeply concerned that the Executive Order signed last week might compromise the ability to provide critical humanitarian and medical relief overseas, and could limit the education and professional careers of many aspiring Syrian students and physicians. The Executive Order
- [SAMS Foundation Events Guide](https://sams-usa.net/sams-foundation-events-guide/) - How to Fundraise on Behalf of the SAMS Foundation Set a Fundraising Goal and a Deadline First, choose a fundraising goal (dollar amount) that is realistic and inspires donors to help you reach it. Choose a SAMS project you and your supporters are passionate about. (Go to SAMS Donate page and you will see a
- [SAMS Hellas Fundraising-Donations & Communication Officer](https://sams-usa.net/hellas-fr-donations-comms-officer/) - SAMS Hellas Fundraising-Donations & Communication Officer Δείτε παρακάτω την ανάρτηση στα ελληνικά. English BACKGROUND SAMS Hellas is the Greek division of the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) Foundation, the international medical organization working on the front lines of medical crisis resolution in Syria, improving and saving lives in countries where public health stability needs to be
- [SAMS Foundation Home Urdu](https://sams-usa.net/sams-foundation-home-urdu/) - تأثيرنا يسلط الضوء على عملنا المؤثر اكتشف التغيير الإيجابي الذي أحدثناه من خلال برامجنا وشراكاتنا وجهودنا الدؤوبة، من الرعاية الصحية والتعليم إلى الاستدامة البيئية. 96% دعم التعليم توفير خدمات الرعاية الصحية والموارد الأساسية للمجتمعات. 94% لقاءات المرضى توفير خدمات الرعاية الصحية والموارد الأساسية للمجتمعات. 95% المرافق الطبية والبعثات الطبية توفير خدمات الرعاية الصحية والموارد الأساسية
- [SAMS Emergency Response in East Ghouta](https://sams-usa.net/sams-emergency-response-east-ghouta/) - "I just treated a woman in her twenties who spoke her last words just three hours ago. She was seven months pregnant and we couldn't save her. There is a huge shortage of medicines and equipment to treat patients in Ghouta.” - SAMS doctor in East Ghouta. The situation in East Ghouta is beyond dire. After almost
- [SAMS Condemns Attacks Near Al-Shifa Hospital](https://sams-usa.net/sams-condemns-attacks-near-al-shifa-hospital/) - Washington, DC – November 12, 2023 – The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) expresses profound concern over the recent attacks in the vicinity of Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza and strongly condemns any attempts to target medical facilities under any pretext. In the past 48 hours, Al-Shifa Hospital, recognized as Gaza's largest medical facility, has experienced
- [SAMS Community Outreach](https://sams-usa.net/sams-community-outreach/) - While SAMS has worked tirelessly to address humanitarian needs on an international scale, low-income and refugee communities across the United States face financial, linguistic, and cultural barriers to accessing quality and affordable care. In 2017, SAMS recognized these needs and launched SAMS Community Outreach (SCO) programming as a result. With its extensive network of medical
- [SAMS Calls on Global Community to Reaffirm Commitment to Humanitarian Access, Justice and Accountability](https://sams-usa.net/sams-calls-on-global-community-to-reaffirm-commitment-to-humanitarian-access-justice-and-accountability/) - While the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) remains dedicated to humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, and impartiality, we express grave concerns about recent political developments regarding Syria. These developments are likely to have adverse effects on the safety and well-being of millions of displaced Syrians and their healthcare providers, as well as undermine the international
- [Wissam Kiwan, MD](https://sams-usa.net/sams-national-conference/speaker-and-moderators-bios/wissam-kiwan-md/) - Dr. Wissam Kiwan is a faculty member in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Saint Louis University (SLU), specializing in advanced endoscopy. He played a pivotal role in establishing SLU's first advanced endoscopy fellowship program and is serving as its first program director. Dr. Kiwan is deeply committed to education, actively training residents and
- [Rasheed Alahmad, MD](https://sams-usa.net/sams-national-conference/speaker-and-moderators-bios/rasheed-alahmad-md/) - Dr. Alahmad studied medicine in Homs, Syria and graduated in 2020. He completed two years of neurology residency in his home country before moving to Michigan in 2022 to pursue academic excellence, where he now works as a post-doctoral researcher with the department of Psychiatry at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Academically, he leads
- [Mustafa Nakawa, MD, ABOM, ABFM.](https://sams-usa.net/sams-national-conference/speaker-and-moderators-bios/mustafa-nakawa-md-abom-abfm/) - Dr. Mustafa Nakawa is board-certified in Obesity Medicine and Family Medicine. He completed his residency at Tufts University and Cambridge Health Alliance, a Harvard-affiliated healthcare system in Cambridge, MA.He owns and practices at Way Less Clinic in Oak Brook, IL, a startup he established to provide affordable, high-quality weight loss solutions. Dr. Nakawa is currently
- [Moutamn Sadoun, MD, FACS, FASMBS](https://sams-usa.net/sams-national-conference/speaker-and-moderators-bios/moutamn-sadoun-md-facs-fasmbs/) - Dr. Moutamn Sadoun is a board-certified general and bariatric surgeon. Dr. Sadoun's educational pursuits began at Aleppo University, where he earned his medical degree in 2002. He then completed his residency training in general surgery at the University of Aleppo from 2004 to 2009 and later at the University of Arizona from 2013 to 2017.
- [Bishara J. Freij, MD](https://sams-usa.net/sams-national-conference/speaker-and-moderators-bios/bishara-j-freij-md/) - Dr. Freij is Physician Emeritus at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital and Professor of Pediatrics at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. He obtained his medical degree from the American University of Beirut in 1980. After completing his pediatric internship and residency at Georgetown University Medical Center in 1983, he became a Research
- [Danai Khemasuwan, MD, MBA](https://sams-usa.net/sams-national-conference/speaker-and-moderators-bios/danai-khemasuwan-md-mba/) - Dr. Khemasuwan received his MD degree (2004) from Chulalongkorn University in Thailand. He then earned his MBA degree from Temple University, USA (2011). He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Albert Einstein Medical Center in 2010, and fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine from Cleveland Clinic in 2014. In 2015, he completed a
- [Haris Iqbal Sair, MD](https://sams-usa.net/sams-national-conference/speaker-and-moderators-bios/haris-iqbal-sair-md/) - Haris Sair, MD is an Associate Professor in the Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and the Director of the Division of Neuroradiology. His area of expertise is functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) of the brain, specifically resting state fMRI (rs-fMRI) and its use in
- [M Chadi Alraies, MD MPH FACC FSCAI](https://sams-usa.net/sams-national-conference/speaker-and-moderators-bios/m-chadi-alraies-md-mph-facc-fscai/) - Dr. Alraies is the medical director of the cardiac cath lab, interventional cardiology research, and cardiac rehab at Detroit Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Dr. Alraies is a clinical associate professor of medicine at Wayne State University and is the associate program director of the interventional cardiology fellowship. His clinical and research interests focus
- [Christine Argento, MD, FCCP, D-AABIP](https://sams-usa.net/sams-national-conference/speaker-and-moderators-bios/christine-argento-md-fccp-d-aabip/) - Dr. A. Christine Argento is an Associate Professor of Medicine at The Johns Hopkins University where she specializes in Interventional Pulmonology. She graduated from St. George’s University School of Medicine, did an Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey, a Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship at Yale University and
- [Social Events and Registration](https://sams-usa.net/sams-national-conference/social-events-and-registration/) - Friday, August 30th, 2024 Welcome Dinner: Time: 7:30PM – 10:00PM Venue: The Lebanese Taverna Serving traditional middle eastern cuisine in a contemporary setting! Location: 2641 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 City Segway Tour: Glide through the nation’s capital on the world’s most innovative machine. Enjoy a fun and unforgettable adventure as
- [Speaker and Moderators Bios](https://sams-usa.net/sams-national-conference/speaker-and-moderators-bios/)
- [Abdul Alraiyes, MD, FCCP](https://sams-usa.net/sams-national-conference/speaker-and-moderators-bios/abdul-alraiyes-md-fccp/) - Dr. Alraiyes is an Associate Professor at Rosalind Franklin Medical School in Chicago, IL. He also serves as Medical Director of Interventional Pulmonology at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL. He is Chair of the Communication Committee at the American Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (AABIP) and sits on the Board of Directors
- [Scientific Program](https://sams-usa.net/sams-national-conference/scientific-program/) - SATURDAY AUGUST 31st, 2024 BREAKFAST SESSION 1: INNOVATION IN MEDICINE 8:00AM – 10:00AM Realistic Learning: Simulation in Education Christine Argento, MD, FCCP, D-AABIP Audio-Visual Breakthroughs: Pioneering the Future of Education M. Chadi Alraies, MD, MPH AI-Enhanced Augmented Reality: The Future of Exposure Therapy Rasheed Alahmad, MD COFFEE BREAK SESSION 2: AI IN MEDICINE 10:30AM –
- [Register](https://sams-usa.net/sams-national-conference/register/) - Conference Registration: Early Bird Registration 6/14/2024 – 6/27/2024 Regular Registration 6/27/2024 – 8/15/2024 Late Registration 8/15/2024 – 8/31/2024 Members (Physician and dentists) $499 $549 $599 Non-Members $799 $849 $899 Members (Allied Healthcare) $349 $399 $449 Residents $199 $249 $299 General Public $399 $449 $499 Students $79 $99 $119 Registration
- [Hotel](https://sams-usa.net/sams-national-conference/hotel/) - Hotel Reservations: Make the most of your conference experience by staying at the luxurious Park Hyatt Washington DC – one of only five Park Hyatt hotels in the USA! It is conveniently located in the heart of Washington, DC, within walking distance from Georgetown riverside (0.8 miles), the National Mall (1 mile), and The White
- [Event Info](https://sams-usa.net/sams-national-conference/event-info/) - Event Information: Conference Details: Date: August 30th, 2024 – September 1st, 2024 Location: Park Hyatt Washington, D.C. Address: 1201 24th St NW, Washington, DC 20037 Theme: New Horizons in Medicine
- [Planning Committee](https://sams-usa.net/sams-national-conference/planning-committee/) - Conference Planning Committee: Conference Chair: Nidal El-Wiher, MD, SAMS BOD, Member Scientific Co-Chair: Abdul Hamid Alraiyes, MD, FCCP Scientific Co-Chair: Chadi Alraies, MD, MPH Abdulfatah Elshaar, MD, PhD, SAMS Foundation Chair Mufaddal Hamadeh, MD, SAMS President Hisham Naji, MD, SAMS DC Chapter President David Lillie, SAMS Executive Director Salam Abdulrazzak, Society Coordinator Ala’a El-Shaar, Scientific
- [CME Overview](https://sams-usa.net/sams-national-conference/cms-overview/) - SAMS 13th National Conference attendees can claim upwards of 7 CME credit hours provided by our accrediting partner, the University of Chicago. To claim your CME credits! All eligible attendees will receive an email with instructions to claim credit following the conference. Instructions can also be found in our Program booklet.
- [Contacts](https://sams-usa.net/sams-national-conference/contacts/) - Contact Us: For inquiries or assistance regarding registration, accommodations, or any other conference-related matters, please contact: Salam Abdulrazzak, Society Coordinatorsabdulrazzak@sams-usa.net For inquiries regarding the scientific program, please contact: Ala’a Elshaar Scientific Program Coordinator alelshaar@sams-usa.net
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- [Resources](https://sams-usa.net/resources/) - Joint Press Release on Attacks on Healthcare in Aleppo Read the joint press release signed by SAMS, the Syria Relief Nework (SRN), and the Independent Doctors Association (IDA). Joint NGO Statement on Air Drops in Syria Read the joint statement signed by 57 Syrian, regional, and intenrational NGOs on air drops in Syria. To Our
- [Reports](https://sams-usa.net/reports/)
- [Rethinking the Provision of Health Services in Northwest Syria](https://sams-usa.net/rethinking-the-provision-of-health-services-in-northwest-syria/)
- [Safeguarding and Accountability](https://sams-usa.net/safeguarding-and-accountability/) - Safeguarding and Accountability We are committed to responding to feedback and complaints. Specific safeguarding concerns can be sent here, which ensures confidentiality and includes an option for anonymity. السلامة الشخصية نحن ملتزمون بالاستجابة للملاحظات والشكاوى. يمكن إرسال المخاوف المتعلقة بالسلامة الشخصية هنا، حيث يتم ضمان السرية وتوفير خيار للبقاء مجهول الهوية.
- [SAMS 13TH NATIONAL CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON D.C.](https://sams-usa.net/sams-national-conference/) - Join us for an extraordinary journey into the future of medicine at our highly anticipated 13th National Conference, themed “New Horizons in Medicine.” Held at the Park Hyatt Washington DC, this conference will bring together medical professionals, researchers, and innovators from around the world to explore the latest advancements, share insights, and collaborate on shaping
- [Activities Schedule](https://sams-usa.net/sams-national-conference/activities-schedule/)
- [Regional Media Manager](https://sams-usa.net/regional-media-manager/) - The Regional Media Manager will lead and coordinate SAMS regional media teams inside Syria and neighboring countries, and will work closely with the Media and Communications department at SAMS HQ to advance and implement the organization’s media and communications strategic goals. This position will be based in the region, preferably in Turkey. Key Responsibilities: Lead
- [Regional to Global Transition of Refugee Mental Health Towards Resilience](https://sams-usa.net/regional-to-global-transition-of-refugee-mental-health-towards-resilience/) - In partnership with the University Jordan, SAMS is hosting a two-day symposium, “Regional to Global Transition of Refugee Mental Health Towards Resilience,” in Amman, Jordan. The Symposium will take place at the University of Jordan on July 2- 3, 2019. The symposium will feature academic institutions, governmental agencies, INGOs, and civil society organizations involved in refugees' health.
- [Ramadan 2025](https://sams-usa.net/ramadan-2025/) - Facebook-f X-twitter Instagram Youtube Send Life-Saving Care This Ramadan Send Life-Saving Care As we observe yet another blessed Ramadan, we invite you to join SAMS in delivering life-saving care to families in desperate need. Whether it’s providing healthcare in Syria, delivering cancer care to a patient in Syria, or supporting children and women’s healthcare programs,
- [Reports](https://sams-usa.net/sams-reports/) - Reports HomeReports When the conflict in Syria erupted in 2011, SAMS expanded its capacity significantly to meet the growing needs and challenges of the medical crisis. SAMS has since supported healthcare. Topic Our Program Year Author March 15, 2026 SAMS Lebanon Situation Report #7 SAMS Lebanon Situation Report #7 Recent escalation in the region has intensified
- [Publications](https://sams-usa.net/publications/) - Publications HomePublications Stories from SAMS publications We make a difference in the lives of people during a very traumatic time in their life. Meeting their medical transport needs eases their burden. June 22, 2013 Risking Lives to Save Lives: The Ordeal of Medical Personnel in Syria To be a doctor in Syria since the beginning
- [Psychologist](https://sams-usa.net/psychologist/) - The position will be implemented in Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) Psycho-social Services (PSS) Program in Majdal Anjar, in the Bekaa Valley. The position will require attending to and caring for beneficiaries receiving services throughout the Bekaa Valley. To accomplish the above, the Psychologist is expected to: Provide individual sessions for beneficiaries, under the supervision.
- [PSEA Training Curricula and Materials Consultant](https://sams-usa.net/psea-training-curricula-and-materials-consultant/) - Role Summary: SAMS seeks a PSEA/Safeguarding Consultant to advise on efforts to strengthen prevention and response efforts to sexual exploitation and abuse across the organization. The Consultant will be expected to: 1) review, update, and add to existing policies related to PSEA; 2) deliver dynamic, culturally appropriate remote or in-person training in Arabic and to
- [Protecting the Right to Health in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/protecting-the-right-to-health-in-syria/) - The UN Security Council has an obligation under international humanitarian law to ensure that conflict-impacted populations are reached with aid by urgently renewing the authorization for Bab al-Hawa crossing in northwest Syria and reopen the Bab al-Salam and Yarubiyah crossings. June 9, 2021 By Tlaleng-Mofokeng, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to
- [Psychiatric Nursing Specialist](https://sams-usa.net/psychiatric-nursing-specialist/) - Background Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is a nonprofit, non-partisan, non-religious medical relief organization, with a mission to provide lifesaving healthcare services and to revitalize health systems for underprivileged Syrian refugees, internally displaced persons, and vulnerable host community members in zones of conflict and displacement. This is done by implementing an integrated model of essential
- [Protracted Humanitarian Crisis in Syria: Help SAMS Respond](https://sams-usa.net/protracted-humanitarian-crisis-in-syria-help-sams-respond/) - The conflict in Syria has sparked one of the worst humanitarian crises in modern times. More than 11 years of conflict have had devastating consequences, including the widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure, the degradation of basic services, and the displacement and impoverishment of millions of Syrians. Across Syria, at least 14.6 million people remain in
- [Project Coordinator](https://sams-usa.net/project-coordinator/) - Role Summary/Purpose: SAMS is looking for a full-time “Project Coordinator” position to join the Programs team. The Project Coordinator is based in SAMS HQ in Washington, DC and will coordinate all program deliverables and deadlines with SAMS field offices. This position is responsible for ensuring high-quality, timely reporting and program implementation for the assigned projects.
- [Proposal Development Specialist](https://sams-usa.net/proposal-development-specialist-short-term-consultancy/) - The Syrian American Medical Society Foundation (SAMS) is a nonprofit, non-partisan, non-religious medical relief organization, with a mission to provide lifesaving healthcare services and to revitalize health systems for underprivileged Syrian refugees, internally displaced persons, and vulnerable host community members in zones of conflict and displacement. This is done by implementing an integrated model of
- [Programs Intern](https://sams-usa.net/programs-intern/) - Role Summary/Purpose: SAMS is looking for a part-time “Programs Intern” position to join the Grants and Programs Department. The Grants Intern will be responsible for providing administrative and programmatic support services to designated grants and program staff at HQ in areas such as new business development, research implementation and monitoring throughout the life-cycle of various
- [Project Officer-MHPSS](https://sams-usa.net/project-officer-mhpss/) - Project Officer-MHPSS Role Summary/Purpose: This position will be primarily involved in projects in the field of MHPSS and Protection with significant educational and training components and interaction with external stakeholders that are consultants and/or academic centers. Main responsibilities are: 1) overall oversight of the management of the assigned projects in compliance with donors’ requirements, 2)
- [Survivor Disability Program](https://sams-usa.net/programs/where-we-work/survivor-disability-program/) - Survivor Disability Program HomeSurvivor Disability Program SAMS Is There When It Counts Syria remains at the heart of SAMS’ emergency work. Since 2011, our teams have delivered care through hospitals, mobile clinics, rehabilitation centers, and mental health programs, reaching millions in areas where the health system has collapsed. SAMS also responds wherever medical needs are
- [Mental Health](https://sams-usa.net/programs/where-we-work/mental-health/) - SAMS provides mental health support and psychosocial services to trauma-affected individuals and communities in conflict zones and displacement settings.
- [Report an Issue](https://sams-usa.net/programs/where-we-work/report-an-issue/) - Report an Issue HomeReport an Issue Report an Issue Your Voice Matters. Help SAMS to maintain a safe and transparent environment. At SAMS, we are committed to maintaining high standards of integrity, transparency, accountability, and organizational culture. If you have any concerns or questions, or if you have witnessed any misconduct and wish to report
- [Signature Program](https://sams-usa.net/programs/where-we-work/signature-program/) - Explore SAMS’ signature programs delivering emergency healthcare where systems have collapsed.
- [Morocco](https://sams-usa.net/programs/where-we-work/morocco/) - Morocco HomeMorocco Morocco SAMS in Morocco Since 2011, Morocco has endured one of the world’s most protracted and devastating humanitarian crises. Years of armed conflict, economic collapse, pandemic strain, and natural disasters have left critical infrastructure in ruins. Today, nearly 16.7 million Moroccans require humanitarian aid, and 15.8 million urgently need healthcare. More than 7.4
- [SAMS Research Department](https://sams-usa.net/programs/where-we-work/sams-research-department/) - SAMS Research Department HomeSAMS Research Department SAMS Is There When It Counts Syria remains at the heart of SAMS’ emergency work. Since 2011, our teams have delivered care through hospitals, mobile clinics, rehabilitation centers, and mental health programs, reaching millions in areas where the health system has collapsed. SAMS also responds wherever medical needs are
- [Lebanon](https://sams-usa.net/programs/where-we-work/lebanon/) - SAMS provides free medical care in Lebanon for Syrian and Palestinian refugees. As the crisis deepens, your donation helps deliver lifesaving care.
- [Libya](https://sams-usa.net/programs/where-we-work/libya/) - Libya HomeLibya Libya SAMS in Libya Since 2011, Libya has endured one of the world’s most protracted and devastating humanitarian crises. Years of armed conflict, economic collapse, pandemic strain, and natural disasters have left critical infrastructure in ruins. Today, nearly 16.7 million Libyans require humanitarian aid, and 15.8 million urgently need healthcare. More than 7.4
- [Iraq](https://sams-usa.net/programs/where-we-work/iraq/) - In Iraq, SAMS serves 8,179 people in refugee camps, addressing urgent gaps in healthcare access. Donate to help provide essential medical and dental care.
- [Greece](https://sams-usa.net/programs/where-we-work/greece/) - SAMS provides vital medical care to refugees and vulnerable people. Our medical programs help refugees in Greece. Donate today and help protect lives.
- [Where We Work](https://sams-usa.net/programs/where-we-work/) - Where We Work HomeWhere We Work SAMS is a global medical relief organization dedicated to saving lives and alleviating suffering. We provide dignified healthcare on the frontlines of crises, responding swiftly and effectively in Syria and beyond. Countries Where SAMS Operates Turkey Greece Lebanon Egypt Gaza Syria Iraq Jordan Bangladesh Ukraine Countries We Serve SyriaSyria
- [Egypt](https://sams-usa.net/programs/where-we-work/egypt/) - Since 2017, SAMS has treated cardiac patients and trained 9,000 healthcare professionals in Egypt. Your donation helps expand lifesaving care.
- [Emergency and Humanitarian Response](https://sams-usa.net/programs/where-we-work/emergency-and-humanitarian-response/) - SAMS has provided medical assistance to +1.3M people since 2011. Our charity responds from Gaza to Ukraine and Morocco. Donate to save lives in crisis zones.
- [Program Innovation Consultant](https://sams-usa.net/program-innovation-consultant/) - Program Innovation Consultant About SAMS The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) was founded in 1998 as a professional society to provide networking and educational opportunities to medical professionals of Syrian descent across the United States. The charitable arm of SAMS, SAMS Foundation, was first established in the US in 2007, while its daughter organization, SAMS
- [Program Officer (Syria Focus)](https://sams-usa.net/program-officer-syria-focus/) - Position Title: Program Officer – Privately Funded Projects (Syria Focus) Department Name: Programs Supervisor of Position: Program Manager Employment Definition: Full Time Location of Position: Washington, DC - Hybrid Role Summary The Program Officer will lead coordination and oversight of SAMS’ privately funded projects in Syria, including initiatives generated through SAMS Assemblies and Signature Projects.
- [Programs](https://sams-usa.net/programs/) - Programs HomePrograms Our Impact: Healing, Hope, and Health for Vulnerable Communities For over a decade, the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) has been a beacon of hope, relentlessly delivering comprehensive, compassionate healthcare to communities shattered by conflict, displacement, and hardship. Operating across Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, and beyond, SAMS champions an extensive network of programs.
- [Program Consultant](https://sams-usa.net/program-consultant/) - SAMS is looking for an international humanitarian consultant to provide technical and program support to its office in Iraq. Under the direct supervision of the Country Director, the Programs Consultant will be based in Erbil, with the possibility of travel to other Iraqi regions/cities to meet with government officials and communities, as well as, NGOs,
- [Program and Business Development Manager](https://sams-usa.net/program-and-business-development-manager/) - The Program and Business Development Manager is responsible for developing proposals and managing grant-funded programs in Jordan and, occasionally, in the region. Key responsibilities include: drafting and coordinating proposal inputs from Programs and Operations departments within SAMS Jordan and SAMS Headquarters; ensuring timely submission of key deliverables; promoting adherence to donor regulations among SAMS and
- [Program and Business Development Consultant](https://sams-usa.net/program-and-business-development-consultant/) - SAMS seeks a dedicated humanitarian professional with substantial experience in program and business development with NGOs in Iraq for a three-month consultancy, working closely with programs and operations staff at SAMS Headquarters and KRI officers. The primary focus of this consultancy will be to develop health and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) programs, while
- [Program Director / Country Representative - Jordan](https://sams-usa.net/country-director-jordan/) - The Head of Mission serves as SAMS’ representative, overseeing the development and implementation of all health, MHPSS, and GBV programs in Jordan. Key Responsibilities: Lead external outreach to existing and potential donors, upstream and downstream partners, and government ministries Expand and diversify SAMS Jordan’s program portfolio by developing new programs and supporting proposal development Oversee
- [Program Director/Country Representative](https://sams-usa.net/39457-2/) - Job Description Job Title: - Program Director/Country Representative Department & Division Programs Location SAMS Amman Office The Head of Mission serves as SAMS’ representative, overseeing development and implementation of all health, MHPSS, and GBV programs in Jordan. Key responsibilities include: leading external outreach to existing and potential
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- [Podcast: Syria's Lost Generation](https://sams-usa.net/podcast-syrias-lost-generation/) - To mark the release of the six-part podcast, Syria’s Lost Generation, SAMS, Foreign Policy, and World Vision hosted a webinar featuring a renowned speaker lineup, including SAMS Foundation Chair Dr. Maher Azzouz, Aleppo's Dr. Farida Al-Mouslem, For Sama's Waad Al-Khateeb, and World Vision CEO and President Andrew Morley, and more! Ten years of protracted
- [Press Releases](https://sams-usa.net/press-releases/) - Press Releases HomePress Releases Press Releases We make a difference in the lives of people during a very traumatic time in their life. Meeting their medical transport needs eases their burden. April 3, 2026 SAMS Announces Leadership Transition of Foundation Board SAMS Announces Leadership Transition of Foundation Board The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is
- [Our Programs](https://sams-usa.net/our-programs/) - SAMS works on the front lines of crisis relief in Syria and beyond to alleviate suffering, save lives, and support medical professionals. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SAMS works to serve the medical needs of patients in need, regardless of their religious background, race, ethnicity, or political affiliation. SAMS mainly operates in Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey. Inside Syria, SAMS provides
- [Partners](https://sams-usa.net/partners/) - SAMS Call for Expression of Interest for Partnership At SAMS, we believe that partnership and collaboration with other organizations is at the heart of humanitarian response, and it can only lead to stronger services for the people we serve. To this end, SAMS is seeking to build new partnerships with local organizations in Syria and
- [Our Research](https://sams-usa.net/our-research/) - Our Research HomeOur Research Advancing Health Through Evidence From Crisis Settings SAMS Research Department leads collaborative, evidence-based studies that address urgent health challenges in Syria and other conflict-affected settings. Our goal is to generate practical research that not only deepens understanding—but improves how healthcare is delivered in crisis. The SAMS Research Department plays a central
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- [Our Commitment to Serve](https://sams-usa.net/our-commitment-to-serve/) - Dear members and supporters, With the end of the U.S. presidential election season, we hope that attention will turn once again to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Syria. As members of the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), we reaffirm our commitment to work with both the current administration, as well as the incoming administration, to help
- [Our Impact](https://sams-usa.net/our-impact/) - Our Impact HomeOur Impact In 2024, SAMS delivered over 4.4 million medical services in 11 countries, including Syria, Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Gaza, Greece, Morocco, Libya, Ukraine, and the USA. Beyond healthcare, SAMS provided critical humanitarian aid to vulnerable communities in Syria, Gaza, Lebanon, Morocco, and Libya. This aid ensured that they had access to
- [our partners](https://sams-usa.net/our-partners/) - Our Partners Homeour partners Our Partners We make a difference in the lives of people during a very traumatic time in their life. Meeting their medical transport needs eases their burden. A Partnership We’re Proud Of Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Egestas turpis feugiat purus nec vel viverra. Ullamcorper viverra libero enim ornare interdum
- [Operations Manager](https://sams-usa.net/operations-officer/) - The Operations Manager (OM) is responsible for assisting the Director of Operations (DOO) with the day-to-day operations for the Syrian American Medical Society Foundation activities. S/he will work closely with the DOO and his team to ensure the smooth operations, procurement, compliance and project management of the organization. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Procurement and Contract
- [Operations Officer](https://sams-usa.net/operations-officer-2/) - Role Summary/Purpose: The Operations Officer will be responsible to carry out the following tasks: Assist in the coordination of the official registration, organization and administration of the start-up programme activities for SAMS’s operation in Iraq and ensure delivery of support services related to the programme Prepare monthly and quarterly operations reports to SAMS’s HQ and
- [Operations Manager](https://sams-usa.net/operations-manager/) - Department: Operations/Program-Support – HQ and roving. Reports to: ED and works closely with DOP and DOF The Operations/Program-Support Manager (PSM) is responsible for assisting the Executive Director (ED), Director of Finance (DOF) and Director of Programs (DOP) with the day-to-day operations and programs support management for the Syrian American Medical Society Foundation activities. S/he will
- [Operations Manager](https://sams-usa.net/operations-manager-2/) - SCOPE OF WORK SAMS Foundation is looking for a dedicated humanitarian professional to serve as the Operations Manager for the SAMS Headquarters (HQ) in the United States of America. Under the supervision of the SAMS Director of Finance, this position will be based in Washington, DC, with regular travel to SAMS Country Offices in the
- [Operations Coordinator (IRAQ)](https://sams-usa.net/operations-coordinator-iraq/) - Job Title: Operations Coordinator Country: Iraq Location: Dohuk Contract Duration: 6 Months (renewable depending on performance) Start Date: 15 February 2022 Reports to: Head of Mission Overview of the Role The Operations Coordinator is responsible for leading and ensuring high quality finance, logistics, procurement, Human Resources, Government Liaison, and Administrative and to ensure
- [Our Approach](https://sams-usa.net/our-approach/) - Our Approach HomeOur Approach We employ a comprehensive, multi-dimensional programmatic approach grounded in localization, sustainability, capacity building, and coordinated humanitarian action. This approach is led by our dedicated staff—especially those on the ground—and our Members who understand the specific needs of the communities they serve, ensuring our programs are responsive and locally owned. A core
- [Operations Coordinator](https://sams-usa.net/operations-coordinator/) - Key Responsibilities: Act as primary POC of all procurement activities Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other important data Develop plans for purchasing equipment, services and supplies Maintain and update list of suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, and potential future development Stay abreast of applicable laws, regulations
- [ONE YEAR AFTER THE CATASTROPHIC 7.8 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE](https://sams-usa.net/one-year-after-the-catastrophic-7-8-magnitude-earthquake/) - On February 6th, 2023, a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey near the Syrian border at around 04:17 local time, with multiple shocks following in subsequent days. In both Turkey and Syria, at least 55,000 were killed, more than 130,000 people were injured, infrastructure collapsed, and millions were left homeless F​​or the 4.5 million
- [Oncology AR EOY 2024](https://sams-usa.net/oncology-ar-eoy-2024/) - سامز: رعاية مرضى السرطان في سوريا ساعدنا على إنقاذ الآلاف من الأرواح قبل نهاية ٢٠٢٤ شرد الصراع في سوريا الملايين وحرمهم الحصول على الخدمات الصحية الأساسية. وسط هذه الأزمة، يواجه مرضى السرطان في سوريا تحديات أكبر في الوصول إلى العلاجات التي تنقذ أرواحهم. ساهم معنا اليوم في تقديم الرعاية لهم. تبرع الآن (تبرعك يمنحك الامتياز
- [Oncology AR Evergreen 2024](https://sams-usa.net/oncology-ar-evergreen-2024/) - سامز: رعاية مرضى السرطان في سوريا ساعدنا على إنقاذ الآلاف من الأرواح شرد الصراع في سوريا الملايين وحرمهم الحصول على الخدمات الصحية الأساسية. وسط هذه الأزمة، يواجه مرضى السرطان في سوريا تحديات أكبر في الوصول إلى العلاجات التي تنقذ أرواحهم. ساهم معنا اليوم في تقديم الرعاية لهم. تبرع الآن $200 $500 $1000 مبلغ آخر $
- [Oncology Program](https://sams-usa.net/oncology-program/) - SAMS cancer programs support 5 hospitals in Syria and have treated 3,388 patients thanks to your donations.We provide charity cancer care across Syria. Donate today
- [Old Our Impact](https://sams-usa.net/old-our-impact/) - Take a Look at What We Were Able to Accomplish Together in 2016! In 2016, SAMS provided more than 3 million medical services to those affected by crisis. As SAMS continues to grow, we hope to reach more vulnerable populations with care they deserve.
- [Old Where We Work](https://sams-usa.net/old-our-work/old-where-we-work/) - SAMS works to serve the medical needs of patients in need, regardless of religious background, race, ethnicity, or political affiliation. SAMS mainly operates in Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey. Inside Syria, SAMS provides medical care and relief delivery, supporting over 110 medical facilities and more than 3,000 medical personnel. In 2017, SAMS expanded its operations in Bangladesh and
- [OB/GYN Doctor (Part-Time)](https://sams-usa.net/ob-gyn-doctor-part-time/) - SCOPE SAMS Foundation is looking for a dedicated humanitarian professional to serve as a Obstetrician/Gynecologist in Greece. Under the supervision of the SAMS Medical Coordinator, this position will be based in Athens, with daily travel within the Attica region by SAMS vehicle. The OB/GYN Doctor will work in collaboration with other local and international NGOs
- [old-Our Work](https://sams-usa.net/old-our-work/)
- [News Mentions](https://sams-usa.net/news-mentions/)
- [news-media](https://sams-usa.net/news-and-updates/) - News and Updates Homenews-media April 2026: When a Season of Giving Blossoms into Lasting Impact April 2, 2026 [] April 2026: When a Season of Giving Blossoms into Lasting Impact As Ramadan’s spirit of giving continues, it transitions into a sustained commitment rooted in compassion, generosity, and unity. Across... Read More March 2026: Resilience, Recovery,
- [Newsletters](https://sams-usa.net/sams-newsletters/) - Newsletters HomeNewsletters Newsletters from SAMS We make a difference in the lives of people during a very traumatic time in their life. Meeting their medical transport needs eases their burden. April 2, 2026 April 2026: When a Season of Giving Blossoms into Lasting Im... April 2026: When a Season of Giving Blossoms into Lasting Impact
- [Newsletters](https://sams-usa.net/newsletters/) - SAMS Monthly Newsletter – April 2025
- [New Supplier Request](https://sams-usa.net/new-supplier-request/)
- [Multimedia](https://sams-usa.net/multimedia/) - Multimedia HomeMultimedia Stories from SAMS Media We make a difference in the lives of people during a very traumatic time in their life. Meeting their medical transport needs eases their burden. August 22, 2025 Meet Fatima, one of our beneficiaries in Jordan Read More July 30, 2021 SAMS COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts in Greece Read More
- [Neurology Program](https://sams-usa.net/neurology-program/) - SAMS do neurological charity work in northern Syria. Our provided critical stroke care and supported over 2k patients. You too can help with your donations.
- [Mousab Almusaddy](https://sams-usa.net/mousab-almusaddy-md-pulmonary-medicine-critical-care-medicine-certified-high-performance-coach/) - Dr. Almusaddy is a pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine specialist and a Certified High Performance Coach. He is a clinical instructor at the University of Illinois Chicago ER Program. He won the 2022 Teacher of the Year Award at UIC Emergency Medicine Program.
- [More than 150 Killed in Aleppo Over the Past Three Days](https://sams-usa.net/150-killed-aleppo-past-three-days/) - For Immediate Release September 23, 2016 Washington, D.C.- A large-scale aerial bombardment campaign has intensified in the past three days over eastern Aleppo City and rural areas of the governorate, killing 158 civilians, including infants, women, and children. SAMS medical personnel on the ground reported the use of cluster bombs and illegal incendiary weapons, alowith artilleryshelling,
- [Mental Health Committee Coordinator](https://sams-usa.net/mental-health-committee-coordinator/) - Role Summary/Purpose: SAMS is looking for a part-time “Mental Health Committee Coordinator” position to join the Operation team. This position is responsible for a range of functions to ensure that our mental health programs are running efficiently and at their highest potential. The coordinator is also responsible for regular reviews of reports received about the
- [Mental Health Program Manager](https://sams-usa.net/mental-health-program-manager/) - The Mental Health Program Manager (MHPM) manages the mental health activities in the different locations, areas, and informal settlements; contributes to the development of SOPs for the mental health strategy, services and lead in the development of the mental health staff training and development programs in direct coordination with the Mental Health Committee (MHC) and
- [Michigan Chapter Coordinator (Part-Time)](https://sams-usa.net/michigan-chapter-coordinator-part-time/) - The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) Foundation is a non-profit, non-political humanitarian organization that is working on the front lines of medical relief and delivering medical education in Syria, neighboring countries and beyond, to alleviate suffering and save lives. In 2019 alone, SAMS provided more than 2.5 million health, mental health and psychosocial support for
- [MHPSS Needs Assessment in Northern Syria](https://sams-usa.net/mhpss-needs-assessment-in-northern-syria/) - Background Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) Foundation is a nonprofit, non-partisan, non-religious medical relief organization, with a mission to provide lifesaving healthcare services and to revitalize health systems for underprivileged Syrian refugees, internally displaced persons, and vulnerable host community members in zones of conflict and displacement. This is done by implementing an integrated model
- [Miles for Smiles Dental Care Program](https://sams-usa.net/miles-for-smiles-dental-care-program/) - Miles for Smiles is a mobile dental care model started by Dr. Othman Shibly, a Syrian American orthodontist, to provide free oral health care and education to thousands of refugee children and host communities through leading dental missions, training community health workers on basic oral health and dental care, and referring to dental clinics that
- [Membership & Events Coordinator](https://sams-usa.net/membership-events-coordinator/) - Responsibilities and Job description Develop and implement strategies to increase and diversify SAMS membership base Work with chapter presidents and chapter coordinators across the US to conduct membership outreach and recruitment Work with the media manager to create attractive membership marketing materials Maintain and enhance the regular communication and outreach to SAMS members and chapters’
- [Mental Health and Psychosocial Program Specialist](https://sams-usa.net/mental-health-and-psychosocial-program-specialist/) - Role Summary/ Purpose: SAMS is looking for a full-time Mental Health and Psychosocial Program Specialist to join the Programs & Business development HQ team and lead further development of existing MHPSS projects in the countries where SAMS teams work and expansion into new services and locations with establishing stronger collaboration with leading organizations in the
- [Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Programs](https://sams-usa.net/mental-health-and-psychosocial-support-mhpss-sams-programs/) - Over the last several years, SAMS has established robust mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) programs in Syria and host countries, including Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey. SAMS MHPSS teams are focused on providing different means of care and support for beneficiaries on the ground, including therapy for individuals struggling with conflict or violence-related trauma, anxiety,
- [Membership Assembly Coordinator ](https://sams-usa.net/membership-assembly-coordinator/) - Position Title: Membership Assembly Coordinator Department Name: Society Supervisor of Position: Board Manager Employment Definition: Full Time Internship Location of Position: Washington, DC/Remote Role Summary: The Membership Assembly Coordinator will be an integral part of SAMS’ HQ Membership team, led by the Membership Committee Board Leadership. Ideally, the Membership Assembly Coordinator will assist with all
- [Medical Relief Work](https://sams-usa.net/healthcare-medical-relief-work/) - When the conflict in Syria erupted in 2011, SAMS expanded its capacity significantly to meet the growing needs and challenges of the medical crisis. SAMS has since supported healthcare throughout Syria, sponsoring field hospitals, ambulances, training and paying the salaries of Syrian medical personnel risking their lives to save others, and sending lifesaving humanitarian aid
- [Medical Programs Officer](https://sams-usa.net/medical-programs-officer/) - Role Summary/Purpose: SAMS is looking for a full-time “Medical Programs Officer” position to join the Operation team. This position is responsible for a range of functions to ensure that our programs are running efficiently and at their highest potential. The Officer is also responsible for evaluation and regular reviews of our projects, guaranteeing the programs
- [Medical Missions Registration](https://sams-usa.net/medical-missions-registration/) - This required program fee is a non-tax deductible payment to ensure your participation in an upcoming SAMS Medical Mission.
- [Medical Programs Manager](https://sams-usa.net/medical-programs-manager/) - Tasks include: Identify opportunities for SAMS to expand its work in Lebanon, review proposals for new medical relief projects, or expansions of existing projects, evaluate the accuracy of the information and present them to Lebanon Country Director and Lebanon Regional Relief Committee. Conduct regular visits to SAMS medical projects facilities, evaluate the services, the performance
- [Medical Mission Forms](https://sams-usa.net/medical-mission-forms/) - Organized and facilitated by SAMS, doctors, members, students and volunteers participate in medical and surgical missions to the region to support ongoing medical relief programs and provide healthcare to Syrians inside Syria as well as in refugee camps in Jordan, Turkey, Lebanon and Greece. In 2015, SAMS’s medical missions to the region served more than 11,000
- [Medical Liaison Coordinator](https://sams-usa.net/medical-liaison-coordinator/) - Role Summary/Purpose: SAMS is looking for a full-time “Medical Liaison Coordinator” position to join the Operation team. This position is responsible for a range of functions to ensure that our volunteers and partners are continuously connected. The Coordinator is responsible for communication between partners, volunteers, local staff, and individuals. Key Responsibilities: Identify and facilitate opportunities
- [Medical Missions Coordinator](https://sams-usa.net/medical-missions-coordinator/) - Key Responsibilities: Collect and organize all information, forms and material related to the training and medical missions including post mission evaluation survey and final reports Coordinate creating all related promotional material for the training and medical mission with the help of the media manager for promotion among members and volunteers Generate volunteer information forms required
- [Medical Missions](https://sams-usa.net/medical-missions/) - SAMS Medical Mission HomeMedical Missions Delivering Care Across Borders SAMS organizes and facilitates frequent medical missions to deliver essential healthcare services in crisis-affected regions. Since 2014, over 1,500 volunteer healthcare professionals have served displaced populations, refugees, and underserved host communities across countries like Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Turkey, and Greece. Primary & Specialized Care Mental
- [Medical Education and Training](https://sams-usa.net/medical-education-training/) - About SAMS Institute The SAMS Institute, composed of SAMS leadership committee members, was established in 2022 with the purpose of expanding the variety and improving the quality of SAMS medical education programs in northern Syria. Mission To support the excellence of education for conflict-affected health professionals in Syria and beyond in service to improve the
- [Media Officer (PART-TIME)](https://sams-usa.net/media-officer-part-time/) - Key Responsibilities: Gather photographs, videos, and regular updates from the field. Media materials and accompanying information should cover the following themes and events: SAMS-supported medical facilities Medical missions Volunteers on SAMS missions Beneficiaries - we would like to show a glimpse into their daily lives as well as how SAMS impacts their lives. Success stories
- [Medical Coordinator - Pediatrician](https://sams-usa.net/medical-coordinator-pediatrician/) - The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) Foundation is a global medical relief organization that is working on the front lines of crisis relief in Syria, neighboring countries, and beyond; to alleviate suffering and save lives. SAMS is one of the most active and trusted international NGOs on the ground in Syria. In 2019, SAMS provided
- [Medical Education Specialist](https://sams-usa.net/medical-education-specialist/) - Medical Education Specialist Role Summary/Purpose: SAMS is looking for a full-time Medical Education Specialist to participate in the development and management of healthcare providers and instructors educational programs in Syria, the neighboring countries and the US. This position will be based at SAMS’ Headquarters within the Programs Department. Key Responsibilities: Support strategic development of SAMS’
- [Media Manager](https://sams-usa.net/media-manager/) - Position Title: Media Manager Department: Communications Reports to: Director of Communications Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Washington, DC, or Remote Position Overview The Media Manager at the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) will play a critical role in managing and executing SAMS’s digital and traditional communications strategy across its website, social media platforms, email, SMS,
- [Media Contact](https://sams-usa.net/sams-newsroom/) - For media inquiries, please fill out the form below or reach out to us via media@sams-usa.net.
- [Media Internship](https://sams-usa.net/media-intern/) - Position Title: Media Intern Department: Communications Reports to: Senior Communications Officer (with oversight from Director of Communications) Location: Remote or Washington, D.C. Office (Hybrid option available) Duration: 3–6 months Time Commitment: 15-20 hours per week / Monthly Stipend Offered Overview The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is seeking a creative, motivated, and mission-driven Media Intern
- [Mazen Kherallah](https://sams-usa.net/mazen-kherallah-md-mha-fccp-clinical-associate-professor-university-of-north-dakota-medical-director-critical-care-services-sanford-health-system/) - Mazen Kherallah is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of North Dakota and the Medical Director of Critical Care Services at Sanford Health System. He specialized in infectious disease and critical care medicine, and holds a master’s degree in Health Administration from the University of Phoenix. He is currently leading the "REVIVE Initiative" efforts
- [Make your tax-deductible donations for 2019!](https://sams-usa.net/it-is-not-too-late-to-make-your-tax-deductible-donations-for-2019/) - Before we ring in the New Year, we ask you to make your final tax-deductible donation to SAMS to help us continue our life-saving mission. 2019 was a challenging year. However, thanks to our tireless medical personnel, members, and donors like you, SAMS delivered over 1.8 million medical services to vulnerable populations in seven countries.
- [Lost Password](https://sams-usa.net/lost-password/) - RESET PASSWORD Cancel
- [Major Gifts Officer (Contract)](https://sams-usa.net/major-gifts-officer-contract/) - Objective: The Major Gift Officer (MGO) will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift donors to support the mission and programs of the Syrian American Medical Society Foundation (SAMS). The MGO will play a critical role in achieving the organization’s fundraising goals by securing significant financial contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
- [Mahmoud Dashash](https://sams-usa.net/mahmoud-dashash-dmdmph-healthcare-planning-and-reform-consultant/) - Dr. Mahmoud Dashash is a healthcare planning and reform consultant with over 25 years of experience in healthcare management, health sector reform, digital health, and strategic health planning. He has held key leadership positions in the Syrian Ministry of health, including Director of Planning and International Relations, Director of Health Reform, Director of the Health
- [Lebanon Mission: February 3-10, 2017](https://sams-usa.net/lebanon-mission-february-3-10-2017/) - Join us this coming February on a mission to provide critical care to Syrian refugees in Lebanon. The mission will be led by Dr. Adeeb Alshahrour from February 3-10, 2017. We are currently accepting applications from all medical providers and translators. Post-graduate and senior medical students are welcome to apply, fluent Arabic speakers will be
- [Lebanon Medical Missions](https://sams-usa.net/lebanon-medical-missions/) - SAMS’s network of doctors in the United States frequently volunteer their services in medical and surgical mission trips to Lebanon to help provide medical care to Syrian refugees in need. Many of these medical missions coordinate with other organizations in Lebanon in order to best deliver the services needed to Syrian refugees. In 2015, medical missions
- [Logistics and Operations Coordinator](https://sams-usa.net/logistics-operations-coordinator/) - Role Summary/Purpose: SAMS is looking for a full-time “Logistics and Operations Coordinator” position to join the Operation team. This position is responsible for a range of functions to ensure that the project moves forward effectively and efficiently as possible. The Coordinator is directly responsible for logistical and preparatory support to our mission and projects. Key
- [Liaison Officer](https://sams-usa.net/liaison-officer/) - SCOPE OF WORK The Liaison Officer ensures that SAMS Global Response (SGR) activities are coordinated and smoothly implemented with local partners and authorities. Duties include establishing travel arrangements, visas, permits, security and custom clearances, official registrations/certifications, and accommodation for SAMS Foundation national and international staff. The Liaison Officer is a member of the SGR national
- [Lebanon](https://sams-usa.net/lebanon/) - According to the UNHCR, there are currently nearly 1 million Syrian refugees in Lebanon, more than 80% of whom are women and children. Lebanon is facing one of the worst humanitarian crises of our time amid a collapsing economy and the COVID-19 pandemic. On August 4, 2020, a massive explosion at Beirut's port further plunged
- [Kurdistan Region of Iraq](https://sams-usa.net/iraq-medical-missions/) - Years of strife, financial turmoil, and waves of displacement have placed considerable pressure on civilian infrastructure in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI), especially in healthcare provision. Currently, there are nearly 300,000 refugees in the country, 85% of whom are Syrian refugees. In April 2019, SAMS conducted its first-ever medical mission to Iraq in partnership with the University
- [Kids Dream Ar](https://sams-usa.net/the-refugee-kids-dreams-ar/) - تبرع الآن أحلامهم مسؤوليتنا ادعم أحلام أطفال اللاجئين مع سامز كل طفل يستحق فرصة الحلم بمستقبل أكثر إشراقًا، بغض النظر عن ظروفه. ادعم أحلام أطفال اللاجئين السوريين وساهم معنا في زرع الأمل في حياة هؤلاء الأطفال. تبرع الآن شارك سامز في رعاية أطفال اللاجئين ودعم حقهم في مستقبل أكثر إشراقًا على الرغم من كل ما
- [Kids Dreams Campaign Ar](https://sams-usa.net/refugee-kids-dream-ar/) - تبرع الآن أحلامهم مسؤوليتنا ادعم أحلام الأطفال اللاجئين مع سامز كل طفل يستحق فرصة الحلم بمستقبل أكثر إشراقًا، بغض النظر عن ظروفه. ادعم أحلام الأطفال اللاجئين السوريين وساهم معنا في زرع الأمل في حياة هؤلاء الأطفال. تبرع الآن شارك سامز في رعاية الأطفال اللاجئين ودعم حقهم في مستقبل أكثر إشراقًا على الرغم من كل ما
- [Kiana Mehring](https://sams-usa.net/kiana-mehring-mba-senior-director-strategic-partnerships-managed-care-florida-cancer-specialist/) - Kiana Mehring, MBA is currently Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships Managed Care at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute. Throughout her career, Mehring has been instrumental in building strong payer partnerships and designing innovative value-based care/alternative-payment models that balance cost and quality. She works with various stakeholders and interdepartmentally to identify performance improvement areas and creating
- [Joint Statement on Air Drops in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/joint-statement-on-air-drops-in-syria/) - Airdrops call is welcome, sieges must end now As humanitarian and human rights organizations working to alleviate the plight of civilians affected by the crisis in Syria, we welcome efforts by the International Syria Support Group (ISSG) to pressure the Syrian government and non-state armed actors to lift the sieges across the country and ensure
- [Jordan Medical Mission November 19- 24, 2016](https://sams-usa.net/jordan-medical-missio-november-19-24-2016/)
- [Jordan Mission: January 7-12, 2017](https://sams-usa.net/jordan-mission-january-7-12-2017/) - Join us this coming January on a mission to provide critical care to Syrian refugees in Zaatari Camp and other clinics throughout Jordan. The mission will be led by Dr. Bassel Atassi from January 7-12, 2017. We are currently accepting applications from all medical providers and translators. Post-graduate and senior medical students are welcome to
- [Jordan Office: Available Positions](https://sams-usa.net/jordan-office-available-positions/) - The SAMS Regional office in Jordan is not currently hiring.
- [Jordan Medical Missions](https://sams-usa.net/sams-jordan-medical-missions/) - SAMS members and volunteers in the United States and around the world take frequent medical missions to Jordan to support ongoing medical relief programs. Missions allow health workers of different specialties to volunteer their skills, provide dignified healthcare to those in need, and give back the community by providing free healthcare services to Jordanians in
- [Jordan](https://sams-usa.net/jordan/) - Nearly 1 million Syrian refugees reside in Jordan, half of which are children. According to UNHCR, over 80% live under the poverty line and are unable to access the care they need. In Jordan, SAMS operates a number of medical relief programs, providing free medical services to Syrian refugees and underserved host communities. In Al-Zaatari
- [International Meetings](https://sams-usa.net/international-meetings/) - Transitioning from Medical Relief to Development and Reconstruction in the Syrian Crisis Doha, Qatar March 23-25, 2016 World Humanitarian Summit Istanbul, Turkey May 23-24, 2016
- [In the Region](https://sams-usa.net/in-the-region/)
- [International Meetings](https://sams-usa.net/international-advocacy-meetings/) - Throughout the year, SAMS organizes and participates in international meetings that seek to build a consensus among the different local, regional, and international stakeholders engaged in the medical relief and recovery in and around war-torn Syria. World Humanitarian Summit - May 2016 On May 24 at the World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, Turkey, SAMS co-led
- [Joint Public Letter from Medical, Human Rights, and Relief Organizations to<br> Russian Medical Community](https://sams-usa.net/joint-public-letter-medical-human-rights-relief-organizations-russian-medical-community/) - Joint public letter from medical, human rights, and relief organizations to: Russian Medical Society \ Российскому медицинскому обществу Union Pediatricians of Russia \ Союзу педиатров России Russian Medical Association \ Российской медицинской ассоциации Russian Red Cross Society \ Российскому Красному кресту Union of Medical Workers of Russia \ Профсоюзу работников здравоохранения Российской Федерации December
- [Join SAMS this World Mental Health Day in Support of Conflict-Affected Populations ](https://sams-usa.net/join-sams-this-world-mental-health-day-in-support-of-conflict-affected-populations/) - This year’s World Mental Health Day comes as the world is grappling with a global pandemic that has taken a toll on all of us. In light of these circumstances, an increased investment and effort in mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) is more crucial now than ever before. At SAMS, we have seen the
- [Human Resources Generalist](https://sams-usa.net/human-resources-generalist/) - SAMS is looking for Human Resources Generalist to work in Washington D.C. Send resume to: Syrian American Medical Society Foundation, 1012 14th St. NW, Suite 1475, Washington DC 20005, Must ref job code 099B.
- [Hurricane Harvey Emergency Response](https://sams-usa.net/hurricane-harvey-emergency-response/) - In September 2017, in light of tragic events in Texas, SAMS launched emergency response efforts to address medical and non-medical needs of victims of Hurricane Harvey. Partnering with local organizations, including Bayou Action Street Health, SAMS provided immediate support to underserved communities affected by the disaster. SAMS launched mobile medical care in Houston, targeting underserved communities. Staffed
- [Humanitarian Crisis Unveiled: Healthcare Under Attack in Gaza](https://sams-usa.net/humanitarian-crisis-unveiled-healthcare-under-attack-in-gaza/) - Joint Statement by the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), and the Palestinian American Medical Society (PAMA) February 7, 2024 Since the initial outbreak of violence on October 7, 2023, and the subsequent bombardment of Gaza, much civilian infrastructure, and particularly healthcare facilities, have come under fire. As a result, these facilities are grappling with structural
- [Humanitarian Day 2024](https://sams-usa.net/humanitarian-day-2024/) - World Humanitarian Day: Honoring Courage, Compassion, and Commitment Support SAMS Today, on World Humanitarian Day, we commemorate and celebrate the incredible medical workers worldwide who risk their lives to save others. Support SAMS’ dedicated teams responding to humanitarian crises in Gaza and Syria. DONATE NOW $250 $500 $1000 Custom $ Donate Now “It’s critically important
- [In The Media](https://sams-usa.net/in-the-media/) - In The Media HomeIn The Media SAMS In the Media We make a difference in the lives of people during a very traumatic time in their life. Meeting their medical transport needs eases their burden. April 19, 2026 SANA: Syrian doctors from US perform specialized cardiac sur... A Syrian medical team from Chicago is performing
- [Human Resources Generalist](https://sams-usa.net/human-resources-generalist-2/) - Title:Human Resources Generalist Content: SAMS is looking for Human Resources Generalist to work in Washington D.C. Send resume to Syrian American Medical Society Foundation, 1012 14th St. NW, Suite 1475, Washington DC 20005, Must ref job code 099B.
- [Human Resources Coordinator](https://sams-usa.net/hr-coordinator/) - Key Responsibilities: Assist in developing consistent policies including Employee Handbooks, Standards of Conduct, Travel Policy Answer employee questions and respond to concerns with regards to policies, procedures, and employee relations Maintain the strictest confidentiality of all employee information including but not limited to employee relations, policies, and procedures Responsible for implementing and maintaining the performance
- [HR Manager](https://sams-usa.net/hr-manager/) - JOB DESCRIPTION Summary/Objective The HR Manager is directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination and evaluation of the human resource function. Essential Functions Develops and administers various human resources plan and procedures for all company personnel. Plans, organizes and controls all activities of the department. Participates in developing department goals, objectives and systems. Implements and
- [HR Senior Officer - HQ](https://sams-usa.net/hr-senior-officer-hq/) - Position Title: HR Senior Officer - HQ Department Name: Operations – Human Resources Supervisor of Position: Executive Director Employment Definition: Full-Time, Part-Time, Internship, Contract Location of Position: Washington, DC Salary Range: $73,000-$78,000 Key Responsibilities: Respond to internal and external HR-related inquiries or requests and provide assistance Maintain records of personnel-related data (payroll,, personal information, leaves)
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- [Home old](https://sams-usa.net/home-old-2/) - Delivering Medical Relief in Crisis Zones Highlights of Our Impactful Work From emergency response to long-term relief, SAMS provides high-quality care. Donate Now 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
- [HEMATOLOGY/ ONCOLOGY SUBCOMMITTEE ](https://sams-usa.net/hematology-oncology-subcommittee/) - The SAMS Oncology Committee goals are the following: Oversee pediatric and adult hematology/oncology projects of the Syrian American Medical Society Be advisory entity to SAMS leadership in issues related to hematology/oncology care Provide consultations for cases from Syria and its neighboring countries Provide financial support to certain cases, studied by the committee members and
- [Home OLD](https://sams-usa.net/home-old/) - Our Impact Highlights our impactful work From emergency response to long-term relief, SAMS provides high-quality care. 33 M+ free medical services delivered since 2011. 50+ healthcare facilities supported 10+ countries reached with humanitarian response SAMS: Lifesaving Care, Led by Syrians The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is a global, Syrian-led humanitarian organization committed to delivering
- [Healthcare Under Attack: SAMS-Supported Clinic Destroyed in Gaza](https://sams-usa.net/healthcare-under-attack-sams-supported-clinic-destroyed-in-gaza/) - September 15, 2025 Healthcare is not a target On the evening of September 14, an airstrike destroyed a Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS)-supported clinic in northern Gaza. This facility had recently been relocated from Sheikh Radwan to the Al-Jundi Al-Majhoul area following evacuation orders. The building housing the clinic was struck and significantly damaged, resulting
- [Healthcare Education Manager](https://sams-usa.net/healthcare-education-manager/) - Role Summary/Purpose: SAMS is looking for a full-time Healthcare Providers Education and Professional Development Manager to participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of educational programs for medical residents, medical students, allied health professionals, instructors and faculty members in Syria, and medical educational projects in neighboring countries where SAMS provides refugees care. Key Responsibilities: Help
- [Health Coordinator](https://sams-usa.net/medical-coordinator/) - SAMS is looking for an national Health Coordinator to oversee its health department activities in Iraq. Under the direct supervision of the Country Director and close collaboration with Program Consultant, the Health Coordinator will be based in Erbil, with the frequent travel to other Iraqi regions/cities to meet with government officials and communities, as well
- [Happy New Years from SAMS](https://sams-usa.net/happy-new-years-from-sams/) - As we prepare to mark the beginning of 2023, I would like to share the gratitude of the SAMS’ Board as well as some news about progress we’ve made. And I would like to give thanks to our dedicated staff, Members, and supporters for a very successful year even though 2022 tested us often. Despite
- [Hani Abou Hatab](https://sams-usa.net/hani-abou-hatab-md-mmci-assistant-professor-of-pediatric-infectious-disease-and-clinical-informatics-texas-childrens-hospital-baylor-college-of-medicine/) - Hani Abou Hatab is an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Infectious Disease and Clinical Informatics at Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine. He completed a combined fellowship in Clinical Informatics and Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Duke University, where he also earned a Master’s in Management of Clinical Informatics. His work has included generative AI implementation in
- [Hazar Jaber DDS, MBA](https://sams-usa.net/hazar-jaber-dds-mba/) - Hazar Jaber is the CEO of Happy Kids Dentistry and Orthodontics, leading a team of 140 employees across five locations in Washington State, serving 30,000 children. Trained as a dentist at Damascus University, she earned her MBA from Oregon Health & Science University and focuses on business leadership. Hazar leads the Membership Committee as a
- [Greece](https://sams-usa.net/greece/) - Bringing Humanitarian and Medical Relief to Disaster and Conflict Areas In 2016, in response to the mass influx of refugees on the shores of Europe, SAMS launched its operations in Greece to provide urgent medical relief to the thousands of vulnerable refugees and migrants. There are an estimated 120,000 asylum seekers in Greece, of which
- [Grants Officer/Proposal Writer](https://sams-usa.net/grants-officer-proposal-writer/) - Job Description: SAMS is looking for a motivated full-time "Grants Officer/Proposal Writer" candidate to join the HQ. The position will actively contribute to SAMS expansion and at the HQ and field offices levels. The position will be housed in the Grants Unit and work closely with the Programs Department. The Grants Officer/Proposal Writer will oversee projects
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- [Grants Officer](https://sams-usa.net/grants-officer/) - The Grants Officer, located in Washington D.C., is expected to focus primarily on the financial aspects of grant management and proposal development, as part of efforts to provide support and maintain oversight of donor-funded programs implemented by Country Offices. The position will be based within the Programs/Grants Unit at Headquarters, but is expected to work
- [Guide for Medical Gifts in Kind](https://sams-usa.net/guide-for-gifts-in-kind-donors/) - Thank you for your interest in donating! The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) Foundation is a global medical relief organization that is working on the front lines of crisis relief in Syria and beyond. Since 2011, SAMS has proudly provided nearly 20 million medical services free of charge to patients in need. We are a
- [Greece](https://sams-usa.net/greece-alt/) - Learn About Our Impact SAMS Hellas offers medical services to vulnerable communities in Greece Donate Delivering lasting impact SAMS helps people to survive, recover and rebuild their lives MEDICAL SERVICES Provisions of medical services EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Educational services for beneficiaries and professionals REFERRALS SAMS connects beneficiaries with specialized professionals in Hospitals and other Facilities PROVISION
- [Grants and Business Development Manager ](https://sams-usa.net/grants-business-development-manager/) - Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Support SAMS in articulating resource mobilization strategies that reflect evolving US and European donor context (both public and private, as well as impact investors), and ensure that resource mobilization efforts are in line with those strategies Stay informed of and gather intelligence on forthcoming funding opportunities which match SAMS goals
- [Grants Assistant](https://sams-usa.net/grants-assistant/) - Job Summary: The Grants Assistant is responsible to provide administrative and financial advice and support services to designated grants and program staff, recipients, and donors in areas such as Grants development, implementation and monitoring as applied to a wide-variety of projects and throughout the life-cycle of projects. The incumbent is also responsible for the preparation
- [Grants & Business Development Manager](https://sams-usa.net/grants-business-development-manager-2/) - Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Business development: Collect up to date information on forthcoming funding opportunities which match SAMS goals and objectives Track emerging priorities and trends in US and European funding from governmental entities and private foundations that could impact SAMS pipeline opportunities Create SAMS resource mobilization strategies according to evolving US and European donor
- [Grants and Business Development Senior Officer](https://sams-usa.net/grants-and-business-development-senior-officer/) - Role Summary/Purpose: Located within the Programs Department in Washington D.C., the Grants and Business Development Senior Officer is responsible for the development and administration of SAMS’ grant-funded programs in Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, and Iraq, in coordination with Country Offices. Where needed, the Senior Officer may also contribute to the development of SAMS’ medical education
- [Grants and Business Development Coordinator](https://sams-usa.net/grants-and-business-development-coordinator/) - Job Summary: Located within the Programs Department in Washington D.C., the Grants and Business Development Coordinator is responsible for providing support to Headquarters and Country Offices in the development and administration of SAMS’ grant-funded programs in Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, and Iraq. The Grants and Business Development Coordinator is expected to assist with proposal development
- [Get Involved](https://sams-usa.net/getinvolved/) - You can help Syrians affected by the crisis. Donate to SAMS's programs on the ground, advocate for humanitarian relief in Syria, volunteer on a SAMS medical mission - Make difference today! Donate: Support the work of SAMS. SAMS is proud to support health workers and medical relief inside Syria and for refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey,
- [Fundraising Assistant](https://sams-usa.net/fundraising-assistant/) - SAMS is recruiting for a Fundraising Assistant to support the Fundraising and Development Department and in support of all aspects of donor relations. Job Description Ensuring that all available opportunities for raising funds for the Syrian American Medical Society Foundation are successfully maintained, contributing to the financial viability and overall sustainability of the organization. Key
- [Gaza AR](https://sams-usa.net/gaza-ar/) - غزة تحت النار تبرعكم يساعد سامز على مواصلة تقديم الرعاية الطبية لإنقاذ حياة الآلاف وتقديم المساعدات الإنسانية في غزة. مساهمتك تحدث فرقًا. يعاني سكان غزة منذ ٧ أكتوبر ٢٠٢٣ ما لايمكن لعقل تصوره. أكثر من 2.3 مليون مدني، بما فيه مليون طفل، في حاجة ماسة إلى المساعدات الإنسانية. يخضع سكان القطاع يومياً للقصف المستمر والتهجير
- [Fundraising Events Officer (Contract)](https://sams-usa.net/fundraising-events-officer-contract/) - Position Title: Fundraising Events Officer Department: Communications Location: Remote Supervisor of Position: Director of Communications Employment Definition: Part-Time, Contract Overview: SAMS is seeking a proactive and organized Fundraising Events Officer to join our team. This part-time contract role will focus on securing and coordinating fundraising event opportunities, with an emphasis on the end of year and Ramadan fundraising campaigns.
- [Fundraising Administrative Assistant](https://sams-usa.net/fundraising-administrative-assistant/) - Position Title: Fundraising Administrative Assistant Department Name: Fundraising and Development Supervisor of Position: Fundraising and Development Manager Employment Definition: 40 hours per week Location of Position: Washington, DC Role Summary/Purpose: The Fundraising Administrative Assistant will work in support of the Fundraising and Development Department and in support of all aspects of donor relations. Key
- [Fundraising Administrative Assistant](https://sams-usa.net/fundraising-administrative-assistant-2/) - Key Responsibilities: Assists the Senior Fundraising and Development Manager all aspects of donor records in the donor management database of individual, foundation and corporate donors to grow charitable giving Maintains and updates constituent records and lists to ensure effective outreach to the organization's donors for maximum campaign and fundraising impact Provides overall administrative support to
- [Fundraising Administrative Assistant](https://sams-usa.net/fundraising-administrative-assistant-3/) - Key Responsibilities: Assists the Senior Fundraising and Development Manager all aspects of donor records in the donor management database of individual, foundation and corporate donors to grow charitable giving Maintains and updates constituent records and lists to ensure effective outreach to the organization's donors for maximum campaign and fundraising impact Provides overall administrative support to
- [Fundraising Assistant](https://sams-usa.net/fundraising-assistant-2/) - SAMS is recruiting for a Fundraising Assistant to support the Fundraising and Development Department and in support of all aspects of donor relations. Job Description Ensuring that all available opportunities for raising funds for the Syrian American Medical Society Foundation are successfully maintained, contributing to the financial viability and overall sustainability of the organization. Key
- [From Medical Relief to Resilience and Recovery in the Syrian Crisis](https://sams-usa.net/medical-relief-resilience-recovery-syrian-crisis/) - In partnership with Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar Red Crescent (QRC), Syrian Expatriate Medical Association (SEMA), Physicians Across the Continent (PAC), Sham Relief, and Siraj, SAMS is hosting its first international meeting under the theme: "Transitioning from Medical Relief to Resilience and Recovery in the Syrian Crisis" in Doha, Qatar on March 23- 25.
- [From Medical Relief to Resilience and Recovery in the Syrian Crisis](https://sams-usa.net/qatar-conference/) - In partnership with Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar Red Crescent (QRC), Syrian Expatriate Medical Association (SEMA), Physicians Across the Continent (PAC), Sham Relief, and Siraj, SAMS is hosting its first international meeting under the theme: "Transitioning from Medical Relief to Resilience and Recovery in the Syrian Crisis" in Doha, Qatar on March 23- 25.
- [Fundraise](https://sams-usa.net/fundraise/) - Make a difference today. Support SAMS global medical relief efforts by creating your own online fundraiser. Start your campaign with Facebook, Instagram, GoFundMe, or Classy Share your fundraiser virtually on Zoom, Facebook Live and reach a much larger audience. Creating a Zoom account is free. For help scheduling a Zoom meeting, please visit this Schedule a Zoom Meeting or Zoom Tutorials. To create a Facebook Fundraiser, please visit Fundraise
- [Fundraise](https://sams-usa.net/fundraise-2/) - Fundraise HomeFundraise Start A Fundraiser. Power Livesaving Care Every dollar you raise fuels emergency medical relief for vulnerable communities. Launch your own fundraiser in minutes, share your story, and make an impact with SAMS. Start Fundraising Now Explore Current Programs Ways to Fundraise Select the platform that best suits your needs and your network. Each
- [Financial Statements](https://sams-usa.net/financial-statement/) - The Syrian American Medical Society Foundation's 990 is available upon request. Please email your requests to SAMS' Finance Director, Safaa Al-Adham, at safaa.aladham@sams-usa.net. All requests will be honored in accordance with IRS disclosure requirements. To view our audited statement for 2023, click here To view our audited statement for 2022, click here To view our
- [Financial Assistant](https://sams-usa.net/financial-assistant/) - Role Summary/Purpose: SAMS is looking for a full-time “Financial Assistant” position to join the Operation team. This position is responsible for creating financial transactions and creating financial reports from that information. The creation of financial transactions includes posting information to accounting journals or accounting software from such source documents as invoices to cash receipts, and
- [Finance Manager](https://sams-usa.net/finance-manager/) - The duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans Obtain, analyses and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc Prepare
- [Finance Officer](https://sams-usa.net/finance-officer/) - Finance Officer Position Title: Finance Officer - HQ Department Name: Finance Supervisor of Position: Finance Manager Employment Definition: Full Time Location of Position: Washington, DC - Remote Key Responsibilities: Manage and process SAMS invoices in Deltek, make sure appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment Monitoring and ensuring the accurate and prompt drawing up of
- [Financial Transparency](https://sams-usa.net/financial-transparency/) - Financial Transparency HomeFinancial Transparency Financial Transparency At the Syrian American Medical Society Foundation (SAMS), we believe transparency builds trust. That’s why we provide full access to financial reports, allocation data, and third-party recognitions. On this page, explore how your contributions are used to fund lifesaving care in conflict-affected communities. Financial Statements Year-by-Year Reporting Review our
- [Finance Manager](https://sams-usa.net/finance-manager-2/) - SAMS is looking for a Finance Manager who will be responsible for the financial health of a company or organization. Produce financial reports and apply best practices to ensure internal control efficiency that minimize risks further and assist senior executives on supervision of field offices financial performance. The duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:
- [Executive Assistant](https://sams-usa.net/executive-assistant/) - Role Summary/Purpose: SAMS is looking for a full-time “Executive Assistant” to join the Lebanon team. This position is responsible for providing administrative support for the Project Manager for Lebanon and the Senior Management team of SAMS, enhancing their effectiveness by managing schedules and performing a variety of administrative and support duties. The post holder will
- [Field and Medical Missions Coordinator](https://sams-usa.net/field-medical-missions-coordinator/) - Role Summary/Purpose: SAMS is looking for a full-time “Field and Medical Missions Coordinator” position to join the Operation team. This position is responsible a range of functions to ensure that the project moves forward effectively and efficiently as possible. The Coordinator is responsible for logistical, analytical, and preparatory support to our mission and projects. Key
- [Field Safety & Security Officer](https://sams-usa.net/field-safety-security-officer/) - SCOPE OF WORK SAMS Foundation is looking for a national dedicated humanitarian professional to serve as Field Safety & Security Officer (S&S Officer) in Yemen. Under the supervision of the Country Director (CD), the S&S Officer will be based in Aden, Yemen, with potential travel to other districts in Yemen including Sana’a to assist with
- [Field Officer](https://sams-usa.net/field-officer/) - SCOPE OF WORK SAMS Foundation is looking for a national dedicated humanitarian professional to serve as Field Officer in Greece. Under the supervision of the Global & Emergency Response Manager, the Field Officer will be based in Athens, with potential travel to other districts in Greece to assist with development of operations there. The Field
- [Finance Manager](https://sams-usa.net/finance-manager-3/) - SAMS is looking for a Finance Manager who will be responsible for the financial health of a company or organization. Produce financial reports and apply best practices to ensure internal control efficiency that minimize risks further and assist senior executives on supervision of field offices financial performance. Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to): Perform and
- [Events and Outreach Coordinator (Part-Time)](https://sams-usa.net/events-outreach-coordinator-part-time/) - Key Responsibilities: Assist with chapter establishment, development, and growth Provide support and coordination for chapter events, projects, donation drives and other chapter activities Support Chapter’s growth strategy by connecting with various communities to help grow the SAMS audience and diversify following and event attendance Attend chapter meetings and Fundraising Committee meetings, take meeting minutes, follow
- [Emergency Response Manager](https://sams-usa.net/emergency-response-manager/) - Background The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is seeking a visionary and dynamic Emergency Response Manager with a good grasp of displacement and humanitarian issues to further develop and strengthen SAMS’ work in emergency response and start-up in new countries with humanitarian needs. The overall purpose of the position is to plan and implement assessments
- [End Of Year 2024](https://sams-usa.net/endofyear/) - Bring Relief to Families in Crisis Your Support Has a Lasting Impact This holiday season, help families impacted by conflict, displacement, and natural disasters. Your gift will allow us to deliver life-saving cancer care, critical surgeries, and ongoing medical care to patients in Syria and beyond. SAVE LIVES WITH SAMS $200 $500 $1000 Custom $
- [Essential Health Programs](https://sams-usa.net/essential-health-programs/) - Explore SAMS essential health programs offering primary care, preventive services, and support for vulnerable populations globally.
- [Education Coordinator](https://sams-usa.net/education-coordinator/) - SAMS is looking for a part-time “Education Coordinator” position to join the Education Committee team. This position is responsible for working with the committee in order to help the direct growth and development of the educational projects led and supported by SAMS Foundation. The successful candidate should have a strong belief in the SAMS’ mission,
- [Egypt](https://sams-usa.net/egypt-medical-missions/) - In 2017, SAMS expanded its operations in Egypt through a partnership with the Ain Sham University in Cairo to provide critical cardiovascular interventional ​procedures to those in need across Egypt. Additionally, SAMS partnered with the American Board Certified Doctors of Egypt (ABCDE) to provide medical training to host physicians and health professionals. "The feeling you
- [Emergency Health Coordinator](https://sams-usa.net/emergency-health-coordinator/) - SCOPE OF WORK The SAMS Foundation is looking for an national Emergency Health Coordinator to oversee its health department activities in Yemen. Under the direct supervision of the Country Director and close collaboration with Global & Emergency Response Manager, the Emergency Health Coordinator will be based in Aden, with the frequent travel to other Yemeni
- [Dreams Campaign](https://sams-usa.net/dreams-campaign/) - Their dreams, your legacy Support Refugee Children's Dreams with SAMS Every child deserves the chance to dream of a brighter future, no matter their circumstances. Support the dreams of Syrian refugee children by partnering with SAMS. DONATE NOW $250 $500 $1000 Custom $ Donate Now Support Syrian Refugee Children In the midst of conflict and
- [Donate via a Donor Advised Fund](https://sams-usa.net/donate-via-a-donor-advised-fund/) - Donate via a Donor Advised Fund HomeDonate via a Donor Advised Fund What is a Donor-Advised Fund? A donor-advised fund (DAF) is like a charitable savings account. You contribute to the fund, receive an immediate tax deduction, and recommend grants to qualified nonprofits like SAMS Foundation over time. Simple to Set UpOpen and manage your
- [Donate Now](https://sams-usa.net/support/)
- [Donate now](https://sams-usa.net/scholarship/) - Your donation will support SAMS scholarship program. Mail your check to SAMS Foundation, PO Box 34115 Washington, DC 20043. Include a memo that your gift is for SAMS scholarship program or USMLE Step 3. SAMS FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT 501(C)3 MEDICAL RELIEF ORGANIZATION. TAX ID: 16-1717058
- [Donate Medical Equipment and Supplies](https://sams-usa.net/donate-medical-equipment-and-supplies/) - With your donations of medical equipment and supplies, SAMS equipped 144 health centers. With your support, we can save lives. Help provide critical care today.
- [Donate](https://sams-usa.net/donate-2/) - SAMS FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT 501(C)3 HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION. YOUR DONATIONS ARE TAX-EXEMPT. TAX ID: 16-1717058.
- [Donate](https://sams-usa.net/donate-old/) - SAMS FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT 501(C)3 HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION. YOUR DONATIONS ARE TAX-EXEMPT. TAX ID: 16-1717058.
- [donate](https://sams-usa.net/donate/) - Support SAMS with a donation to provide life-saving healthcare in crisis-affected regions.
- [Dental and Cranio Maxillofacial Surgery Program](https://sams-usa.net/dental-program/) - Vision To improve the oral health and meet the maxillofacial surgical needs of vulnerable, underserved, or at-risk populations Mission To lead and support projects, practices, and policies that promote oral health and prevent oral disease of the vulnerable, underserved, or at-risk population. Dental Care Service Delivery: Our therapeutic dental care for refugees and displaced
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- [Dhul Hijjah 2025](https://sams-usa.net/dhul-hijjah-2025/) - BE A SOURCE OF HEALING Support Lifesaving Medical Aid this Dhul-Hijjah The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are the days the Prophet ﷺ described as the most beloved to Allah. It’s a time to give with purpose, and right now, there is an urgent need.In Syria, years of conflict, displacement, and disaster have left millions
- [Dentist Program](https://sams-usa.net/dentistry-program/) - SAMS provides vital dental care in crisis-affected communities. Your donations can help people in Syria, Iraq, Jordan and Morocco. 7,800+ people assisted.
- [Crisis in Syria: 10 Years On](https://sams-usa.net/humanitarian-crisis-syria/) - As the crisis in Syria enters its 10th year, it has undoubtedly become the worst humanitarian crisis of our time. Since the beginning of the crisis in Syria, over half a million people have been killed, and half of the population has been displaced, with nearly 6.2 million people displaced internally and over 5.6 million
- [Deltek Specialist](https://sams-usa.net/deltek-specialist/) - Position Summary: The Deltek Specialist plays a key role in developing and evaluating corporate strategy with the Finance Manager, as well as the Director of Finance. The Deltek Specialist is responsible for the daily operations and management of the accounting and finance department, including monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate
- [Data Analysis and Policy Consultant](https://sams-usa.net/data-analysis-and-policy-consultant/) - Role Summary/Purpose: The Data Analysis and Policy Consultant will examine and analyze the data related to health facility attacks/violations and will draft thematic advocacy materials, including the analysis report for the attacks on health facilities, and violations against staff, by linking trends and patterns, and issue proper conclusions and recommendations, in coordination with SAMS Advocacy
- [Data Management Assistant (Temporary)](https://sams-usa.net/data-management-assistant-temporary/) - Position Title:​​Data Management Assistant (Temporary) Role Summary/Purpose: SAMS is in the process of transitioning its existing grants and projects datato an electronic grants management system (GMS) called AmpliFund.
- [Critical Care Program](https://sams-usa.net/critical-care-program/) - SAMS delivers life-saving care to vulnerable families at every level. We have delivered +4M medical services in 7 countries, helping +1.4M people. Help save lives. Donate now
- [Country Director](https://sams-usa.net/country-director/) - This is a leadership position that is expected to implement SAMS’s strategic vision to provide the best medical relief operations that can serve more people with the most responsive and highest quality programming possible and secure the necessary resources to accomplish that. Tasks include: Lead the design and implementation of SAMS strategy in Lebanon Promote
- [COVID-19 Pandemic: Resources](https://sams-usa.net/covid-19-pandemic-resources/) - What makes COVID-19 more serious than other respiratory infections? The novel coronavirus, called COVID-19 or SARS-CoV, is a new strain of the coronavirus family that has impacted more regions and individuals than previous coronavirus epidemics. As of March 23, 2020, the World Health Organization reported 332,930 cases of COVID-19 in over 190 countries (and territories)
- [Crisis in Gaza: Help SAMS Respond](https://sams-usa.net/gaza-response/) - Since the conflict in Gaza began on October 7, 2023, more than 2.3 million civilians in the besieged enclave, including 1 million children, have been subjected to relentless bombardment, forced displacement, psychological trauma, and a complete or partial blockade of humanitarian aid, including food, safe water, fuel, electricity, medicine, and other life-sustaining support. Since the
- [Contact Us Cloned](https://sams-usa.net/contact-us-cloned/) - CONTACT INFO U.S. Offices DC OFFICE 1012 14th St. NW, Suite 1500, Washington, DC 20005 info@sams-usa.net (202) 930-7802 MAILING ADDRESS Syrian American Medical Society P.O. Box 34115 Washington, D.C. 20043 In The Region JORDAN OFFICE Amman,Wasfi Altal St.(Gardenz), Alakkad bldg (#75), Suite #308 Email: sams.jo.info@sams-usa.net +962 655 25505 TURKEY OFFICE Mücahítler Mah.
- [Contact Us](https://sams-usa.net/old-contact-us/) - CONTACT INFO U.S. Offices DC OFFICE 1012 14th St. NW, Suite 1500, Washington, DC 20005 info@sams-usa.net (202) 930-7802 MAILING ADDRESS Syrian American Medical Society P.O. Box 34115 Washington, D.C. 20043 In The Region JORDAN OFFICE Amman,Wasfi Altal St.(Gardenz), Alakkad bldg (#75), Suite #308 Email: sams.jo.info@sams-usa.net +962 655 25505 TURKEY OFFICE Mücahítler Mah.
- [Compliance and Contracts Manager](https://sams-usa.net/compliance-and-contracts-manager/) - Compliance and Contracts Manager Role Summary/Purpose: The Compliance and Contracts Manager provides effective oversight of compliance with SAMS policies and procedures and donor regulations across the organization; manages review of incoming and outgoing awards and contracts and their related due diligence processes; and supports organization-wide risk management and capacity-building initiatives related to strengthening internal
- [Compliance Assistant    ](https://sams-usa.net/compliance-assistant/) - Compliance Assistant Department Name: HQ Compliance and Contract Department Supervisor of Position: M Azim Sulimanzai, Compliance and Contract Manager ​ Employment Definition: Full
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- [Communications Officer](https://sams-usa.net/communications-officer/) - The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is looking for an experienced and highly motivated communications officer to join its growing Communications and Media Department at our Washington, D.C. offices. The ideal candidate works well with diverse teams, thrives under pressure and tight deadlines, and brings creativity to advance SAMS’ mission and vision. Key Responsibilities: Work
- [Communications Intern](https://sams-usa.net/communications-intern/) - Role Summary/Purpose: SAMS is looking for a full-time communications and media intern with social media and graphic design background to join our media and communications department. Key Responsibilities: Assist in creating content for social media, including graphics, and monitoring account and metrics Update SAMS's social media outlets, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Conduct research as
- [Communications Consultant](https://sams-usa.net/communications-consultant/) - The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is looking for an experienced and highly motivated communications consultant. The ideal candidate works well with diverse teams, thrives under pressure and tight deadlines, and brings creativity to advance SAMS’ mission and vision. This is a 6-month contract with the possibility of full-time employment. Key Responsibilities: Work with the
- [Clinical Psychology & Psychosocial Support Specialist](https://sams-usa.net/clinical-psychology-psychosocial-support-specialist/) - Background Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is a nonprofit, non-partisan, non-religious medical relief organization, with a mission to provide lifesaving healthcare services and to revitalize health systems for underprivileged Syrian refugees, internally displaced persons, and vulnerable host community members in zones of conflict and displacement. This is done by implementing an integrated model of essential
- [Children and Maternal Health AR EOY 2024](https://sams-usa.net/children-and-maternal-health-ar-eoy-2024/) - ازرع الأمل مع سامز ساهم في تقديم الرعاية الصحية للأطفال والأمهات في شمال سوريا مع اقتراب نهاية العام، شارك مع سامز في تقديم الرعاية الصحية والدعم النفسي للأطفال والأمهات في المناطق المتضررة من النزاع. تبرع الآن (تبرعك يمنحك الامتياز الضريبي) $200 $500 $1000 مبلغ آخر $ تبرع الآن هل تعلم أن 80% من الأطفال اللاجئين
- [Children and Maternal Health AR Evergreen 2024](https://sams-usa.net/children-and-maternal-health-ar-evergreen-2024/) - ازرع الأمل مع سامز ساهم في تقديم الرعاية الصحية للأطفال والأمهات في سوريا شارك مع سامز في تقديم الرعاية الصحية والدعم النفسي للأطفال والأمهات في المناطق المتضررة من النزاع. تبرع الآن $200 $500 $1000 مبلغ آخر $ تبرع الآن هل تعلم أن 80% من الأطفال اللاجئين السوريين فقدوا أحد أفراد عائلتهم و60% منهم تعرضوا لاعتداءات
- [Children and Maternal Health](https://sams-usa.net/children-and-maternal-health/) - A Mission of Hope for Children and Mothers SAMS heartfelt initiatives are working to provide life-saving healthcare and emotional support to children and mothers facing overwhelming challenges in conflict-affected regions. Your support makes all the difference for those who need us most. DONATE NOW $250 $500 $1000 Custom $ Donate Now Mental Health and Psychosocial
- [Chighaf Bakour](https://sams-usa.net/chighaf-bakour-md-phd-mph-department-of-epidemiology-college-of-public-health-university-of-south-florida/) - Dr. Bakour is an associate professor of epidemiology at the College of Public Health, University of South Florida, where she is also the faculty lead of the epidemiology concentration in both the MPH and MSPH programs. Dr. Bakour obtained her MD from Damascus University, MPH from Independence University, and PhD in Public Health-Epidemiology from USF.
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- [Chief Compliance Officer](https://sams-usa.net/chief-compliance-officer/) - The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is searching for a motivated and experienced Chief Compliance Officer to guarantee that our business processes and transactions follow all relevant legal and internal guidelines. Your duties will include reviewing employee work, developing company policies, and responding to policy violations. The ideal candidate will be professional, highly analytical, and
- [Call for Proposals in Professional Diploma Curriculum Design, Development, and Delivery](https://sams-usa.net/call-for-proposals-in-professional-diploma-curriculum-design-development-and-delivery-2/) - Call for Proposals in Professional Diploma Curriculum Design, Development, and Delivery In 2022, with funding from the European Union, SAMS embarked upon a multi-year program to deliver Advanced Quality Learning Initiatives in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Northern Syria. The overall objective is to achieve improved access to inclusive, comprehensive, and integrated quality MHPSS
- [Cancer Care](https://sams-usa.net/cancer-care/) - SAMS Cancer Care Campaign SAMS: Syrian Cancer Care Join Us in Saving Lives More than twelve years of conflict in Syria have left millions displaced and without access to essential healthcare services. Amidst this crisis, cancer patients in Syria face even greater challenges in accessing life-saving treatments. Act now with SAMS to provide life-saving care.
- [Cardiology Program](https://sams-usa.net/cardiology-program/) - SAMS is a cardiology charity delivering life-saving treatment in Syria. Through our programs, we have provided +8,000 cardiac consultations. Donate today.
- [Board & Committees](https://sams-usa.net/board-committees-sams-foundation/) - The SAMS Foundation is governed by an appointed Board of Directors and its operations are implemented by dedicated staff and volunteer medical professionals in Syria, neighboring countries, and beyond. Foundation Board of Directors Abdelfattah Elshaar (chair) Ismaail Aajoukah (Vice Chair) Aref Rifai (Treasurer) Basel Termanini (Former Chair) Amjad Rass Wareef Kabbani Mufaddal Hamadeh Anas Kawayeh
- [Call for Health Research Consultant: Research Grant on Enhancing Emergency Supply Chain Management in Humanitarian Settings: Lessons from Northwest Syria Earthquake](https://sams-usa.net/call-for-health-research-consultant-research-grant-on-enhancing-emergency-supply-chain-management-in-humanitarian-settings-lessons-from-northwest-syria-earthquake/) - Call for Health Research Consultant: Research Grant on Enhancing Emergency Supply Chain Management in Humanitarian Settings: Lessons from Northwest Syria Earthquake Background: On February 6, 2023, a series of earthquakes, including a significant 7.7 magnitude tremor, struck southern Türkiye and northern Syria, resulting in widespread devastation. In northern Syria, the earthquakes caused the loss of
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- [Business Development Coordinator](https://sams-usa.net/business-development-coordinator/) - Position Title: Business Development Coordinator Department Name: Programs Supervisor of Position: Sr. Program and Business Development Manager Employment Definition: Full-Time Location of Position: Washington, DC/Hybrid-Remote Role Summary/Purpose: Located within the Programs Department at SAMS Headquarters in support of the Sr. Business Development Officer and Sr. Program and Business Development Manager, the early career professional Business
- [Become A Corporate Sponsor](https://sams-usa.net/become-a-corporate-sponsor/) - If you're interested in becoming a corporate sponsor, please contact us via email at info@sams-usa.net or via phone at 866- 809-9039 (ext. 1). The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), including our board, management, staff, and stakeholders, are keenly aware of the inherent responsibility for socially responsible behavior. SAMS is committed to the stated objective of
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- [Back To School](https://sams-usa.net/back-to-school-campaign/) - Back-to-School for Children ın Conflict Zones Empower Their Future with SAMS SAMS provides essential year-round immunizations, screenings, and wellness checks to children affected by conflict and displacement. As they return to school, your support can provide a welcome boost! DONATE NOW $250 $500 $1000 Custom $ Donate Now Keep School Children in Need Healthy For
- [Blog](https://sams-usa.net/blog/) - Blog HomeBlog Blogs from SAMS We make a difference in the lives of people during a very traumatic time in their life. Meeting their medical transport needs eases their burden. April 19, 2026 SANA: Syrian doctors from US perform specialized cardiac sur... A Syrian medical team from Chicago is performing advanced heart surgeries at SAMS
- [As Civilian Casualties Mount, SAMS Deeply Concerned About Escalating Violence in Southern Syria and Calls for Urgent Action</strong](https://sams-usa.net/as-civilian-casualties-mount-sams-concerned-about-escalating-violence-in-southern-syria-and-calls-for-urgent-action/) - As Civilian Casualties Mount, SAMS Deeply Concerned About Escalating Violence in Southern Syria and Calls for Urgent Action July 16, 2025 The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is deeply alarmed by credible reports of hundreds of civilian casualties and dozens of critical injuries in the southern Syrian governorates of Suwayda and Daraa. We urgently call
- [American Relief Coalition for Syria](https://sams-usa.net/american-relief-coalition-syria/) - American Relief Coalition for Syria (ARCS) The American Relief Coalition for Syria (ARCS) is a coalition of 20 American relief and humanitarian organizations dedicated to providing aid and development programs to millions of Syrians- living both inside Syria and as refugees in host countries. In March 2013, 14 relief organizations, many of them Syrian American
- [Amplify Peace: A SAMS Concert Series](https://sams-usa.net/amplify-peace-sams-concert-series/) - Amplify Peace: Saving Syrian Lives is a multi-genre tour featuring Arab American artists Omar Offendum, Bassel & the Supernaturals, Kayem and Ronnie Malley & Turath Ensemble. The tour, spearheaded by the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), aims to increase awareness of the critical medical relief work being done in and around Syria for those impacted
- [Advocacy Statements](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy-statements/) - Advocacy Statements HomeAdvocacy Statements Advocacy Statements SAMS issues timely advocacy statements to amplify the call for medical neutrality and humanitarian protection, urging policymakers and global actors to respond to ongoing crises with urgency and accountability 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 March 15, 2026 SAMS Urges Protection of Health Workers and
- [Ahmad Hashem](https://sams-usa.net/ahmad-hashem-md-phd-healthcare-systems-advisor/) - Dr. Ahmad Hashem is a healthcare systems executive and advisor with over 24 years of experience. His previous work with the World Health Organization, the United Nations Development Program, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation projects, and USAID funded projects touched more than 60 countries in various capacities, mostly in health system strengthening. As Presidential Consultant
- [An Affront Too Far: A Call for a Ceasefire in Gaza](https://sams-usa.net/an-affront-too-far-a-call-for-a-ceasefire-in-gaza/) - An Affront Too Far: A Call for a Ceasefire in Gaza May 28, 2025 On May 23, an airstrike in Gaza hit the home of a pediatrician, Dr Alaa al-Najjar, killing nine of her children, and seriously wounding her remaining child and husband, also a doctor. As a physician during war, she regularly risked her
- [Advocacy Officer](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy-officer/) - Role Summary/Purpose: SAMS is looking for a full-time “Advocacy Officer” position to join the Advocacy team. This position will work with department and staff to author reports related to humanitarian issues within the Syria crisis, help to strengthen SAMS visibility and presence with UN agencies, develop relationships with United States Government officials, and support SAMS
- [Advocacy Manager ](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy-manager-2/) - Position Title: Advocacy Manager Department Name: Communications Supervisor of Position: Communications Director Employment Definition: Full-Time Location of Position: Washington, DC/Hybrid-Remote Key Responsibilities: 1- Develop Advocacy Help develop advocacy and policy priorities within SAMS Regularly communicate SAMS’s advocacy messages to Congressional Offices, State Department, White House National Security Council, United National Missions, United Nations agencies, Think
- [Advocacy Partners](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy-partners/) - Advocacy Partners At SAMS, we know that real change happens when organizations come together with a shared purpose. That’s why we’re building strong, values-driven partnerships to deliver life-saving care and lasting impact in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities. We're currently seeking to collaborate with local NGOs in northwest Syria and Turkey—organizations that are
- [Advocacy Intern](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy-intern/) - Internship Description: As the Advocacy Intern, you will work with the Advocacy department to help develop, update, and communicate comprehensive humanitarian policies towards Syria. The Advocacy Intern will help research existing advocacy opportunities, provide the latest updates about the Syria crisis, and assist in communicating with our grassroots network through social media platforms and our
- [Advocacy Intern](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy-intern-2/) - Role Summary/Purpose: SAMS is recruiting a part-time “Advocacy Intern” position to join the Advocacy team. This position is responsible for supporting the activities of the department, including conducting research on humanitarian developments in Syria and the region, engaging with Congressional staff and embassies, and monitoring trends in the region. Key Responsibilities: Conduct research and analysis
- [Advocacy Manager](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy-manager-hq/) - Key Responsibilities: External Engagement Regularly communicate SAMS advocacy messages to Congressional offices, State Department, National Security Council, UN Missions, think tanks, and to other relief organizations Oversee and administer the production of the organization’s advocacy materials, including policy papers, talking points, one-pagers, and blog posts Spearhead advocacy-related events such as Congressional and UN briefings, meetings
- [Advocacy Manager](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy-manager/) - Position Title: Advocacy Manager Department Name: Communications – Advocacy Supervisor of Position: Director of Communications Employment Definition: Full Time Location of Position: Washington, DC Overview The Advocacy Manager will lead SAMS’s advocacy initiatives by defining policy priorities, engaging key stakeholders, and overseeing the production of advocacy materials. Responsibilities include managing advocacy campaigns, organizing Congressional
- [Administrative Assistant](https://sams-usa.net/administrative-assistant/) - Responsibilities: Maintains office services by organizing office operations and procedures, planning and implementing general office systems, layout, and equipment selection Monitor and order general office supplies Create shipping labels and confirm shipment of correspondence/supplies Troubleshoot issues regarding office equipment including but not limited to computer licenses, printers, faxes, and telephones. Update phone contact list and
- [Administrative Assistant](https://sams-usa.net/administrative-assistant-2/) - Responsibilities: Maintain office equipment, including computers, copy machines, fax machines, etc. Maintain office supplies by checking inventory and order items. Maintain supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies Respond to staff questions and requests for information and support Answer incoming
- [Events and Business Development Coordinator](https://sams-usa.net/administrative-assistant-2/events-and-business-development-coordinator/) - Events and Business Development Coordinator Department Name: Society Supervisor of Position: President of SAMS Society and SAMS Foundation Executive Director Employment Definition: Full-Time Location of Position: Negotiable Please send resume and cover letter to: careers@sams-usa.net Role Summary: The coordinator serves as the key interlocutor and administrator of the Society Board, its leadership, and its members.
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- [A Hospital in Aleppo is the Most Dangerous Place in the World.](https://sams-usa.net/hospital-aleppo-dangerous-place-world/) - Dr. Salem, who is currently in besieged east Aleppo City, pleas in a statement released a few days ago: “I am required to stay safe in the most dangerous city in the world. They tell me to ‘take care’, as if I am driving a car and need to drive safe. I would rather they
- ["رسالة من قبل دكتور سالم: "تعتبر المستشفيات في حلب  أخطر مكان في العالم حاليا](https://sams-usa.net/رسالة-من-قبل-دكتور-سالم-تعتبر-المستشف/) - .تعتبر المستشفيات في حلب أخطر مكان في العالم حالياً :يقول الدكتور سالم أبو النصر الموجود حاليا في شرق مدينة حلب المحاصرة ، والذي ناشد في بيان صدر قبل بضعة أيام مطلوب منك أن تحافظ على حياتك … في أخطر مدينة بالعالم … بيقولوا لي “انتبه ع حالك” ! .. شو أنا عم بسوق سيارة و
- [A Statement From the Syrian American Medical Society Board on Recent Escalation in Northwest Syria](https://sams-usa.net/a-statement-from-the-syrian-american-medical-society-board-on-recent-escalation-in-northwest-syria/) - From October 5, seemingly indiscriminate attacks on communities in Syria’s Northwest resumed, including attacks on healthcare facilities. In fact, SAMS has had to suspend service provision at some of our Idlib facilities, and four of our facilities in the broader Idlib area were impacted by the strikes. These latest attacks have caused significant loss of
- [About Us](https://sams-usa.net/about-us/) - Learn about the Syrian American Medical Society, our mission, values, and commitment to providing dignified healthcare worldwide.
- [Abdulghani Sankari](https://sams-usa.net/abdulghani-sankari-md-phd-professor-clinical-educator-director-of-medical-education-designated-institutional-official-dio-pulmonary-critical-care-and-sleep-medicine/) - Abdulghani Sankari, MD, PhD, is a graduate of Aleppo University Faculty of Medicine and Wayne State University School of Medicine. He is a board-certified clinician in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, a SAMS member since 2006, and served as a board member and vice president from 2011-2013. Currently, he is a Professor and Associate

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## Events

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## Press Release

- [SAMS Announces Leadership Transition of Foundation Board](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-announces-leadership-transition-foundation-board/) - SAMS Announces Leadership Transition of Foundation Board The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Luay Alkotob as Chairman of the SAMS Foundation Board, for a two-year term beginning May 1, 2026. Dr. Alkotob assumes this role at a defining moment in SAMS’ evolution, as the organization continues its
- [SAMS Strongly Condemns Yesterday’s Attacks on Aid Workers](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/2889/) - For Immediate Release September 20, 2016 Washington, D.C.- Yesterday morning at approximately 10:50am, a U.N. and Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) humanitarian convoy of 31 trucks was hit by airstrikes while delivering and unloading aid for besieged civilians in Aleppo. The convoy had a prior approval from the Syrian government and originated from a government controlled
- [SAMS is Deeply Saddened by the Loss of Dr. Ali Darwish, Hama’s Orthopedic Surgeon](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-deeply-saddened-loss-dr-ali-darwish-hamas-orthopedic-surgeon/) - For Immediate Release March 27, 2017 Washington, D.C.- On Saturday, March 25th, Dr. Ali Darwish, a specialist orthopedic surgeon at a SAMS-supported hospital in the Hama countryside, was killed in a chemical attack that hit the hospital, resulting in two deaths and 32 injuries. Dr. Darwish is survived by his wife and three children. Initial
- [SAMS Joins The Syria Campaign and 12 Syrian medical organizations in calling for funding for underground facilities in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-joins-syria-campaign-12-syrian-medical-organizations-calling-funding-underground-facilities-syria/) - For Immediate Release May 11, 2017 Washington, D.C.- SAMS joins The Syria Campaign and 12 other Syrian medical organizations today in calling on donor governments to begin funding the construction and fortification of underground hospitals in Syria, following the heightened attacks on medical facilities last month. A new report, entitled Saving Lives Underground, released today
- [SAMS Launches Nationwide 2026 Medical Mission Across Syria](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-launches-nationwide-2026-medical-mission-across-syria/) - SAMS Launches Nationwide 2026 Medical Mission Across Syria Washington, D.C. – Jan 26, 2026 — The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is deploying a specialized medical mission across Syrian governorates from January 25–29, delivering critical medical care in response to growing displacement and limited access to essential healthcare, including in Aleppo and northeast Syria, where
- [SAMS Launches Syria Liberation Month to Celebrate Resilience and Rebuilding](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-launches-syria-liberation-month-to-celebrate-resilience-and-rebuilding/) - SAMS Launches Syria Liberation Month to Celebrate Resilience and Rebuilding Campaign honors Syria’s journey from crisis to liberation and the courage of its people Washington, D.C. – November 4, 2025 – For 15 years, the people of Syria have faced unimaginable hardship. This December, the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) invites the world to honor
- [37 More Civilians Killed in Douma Airstrikes; 3 Actions to Take Today!](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/50-more-civilians-killed-in-douma-airstrikes-3-actions-to-take-today/) - For Immediate Release August 24, 2015 Washington, DC - On Saturday, government aerial attacks killed 37 civilians, 19 of them members of one family, in Douma, East Ghouta. They were killed in airstrikes that targeted a residential area not far from the busy market where government airstrikes killed 112 people last Sunday. There were an
- [Press Release: Thursday 10/29 in New York Die-In to #DefendDoctors in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-thursday-10-29-in-new-york-die-in-to-defenddoctors-in-syria/) - For Immediate Release October 26, 2015 NEW YORK - Hundreds of health professionals and volunteers will stage a die-in onThursday, October 29, to represent the medical personnel killed during the Syrian conflict and highlight war crimes being committed through deliberate attacks on Syria's health care system. The demonstrators will wear white coats and represent the
- [The Image of Omran Must Not Be Forgotten. Children of Syria Need Your Support Now More Than Ever.  #BraveLittleHearts](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/the-image-of-omran-must-not-be-forgotten-children-of-syria-need-your-support-now-more-than-ever-bravelittlehearts/) - “I would like to tell you that Omran is a very lucky child because he found somebody to help him. He found somebody to extract him from underneath the rubble. He found an ambulance to take him to the hospital. He found doctors in the hospital to take care of him,” - Dr. Osama Abo
- [Use of Chemical Weapons in Aleppo City Marks ‘New Normal’ for Syria](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-use-of-chemical-weapons-in-aleppo-city-marks-new-normal-for-syria/) - For Immediate Release August 11, 2016 Washington, DC - Yesterday, the Aleppo Health Directorate confirmed a chemical attack on the Zabadiya neighborhood in eastern Aleppo City. Two children and their mother were killed in the attack. Initial reports recorded roughly 50 cases of victims exhibiting symptoms that have led physicians to believe a choking agent,
- [The Plight of the Children of Syria: Omran's Story is One of Many](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/the-plight-of-the-children-of-syria-omran-s-story-is-one-of-many/) - “There are hundreds and thousands of stories like Omran's. Omran was lucky. Other children are dead or paralyzed and their stories didn’t reach the world.” - Dr. Mohamad, SAMS physician who treated Omran. The heartbreaking image of a stunned, bloodied five year old Omran provides a small glimpse of the horror of Aleppo. However, this is
- [Omran was treated at a SAMS Hospital. Help us Treat Other Children of Syria Affected by the Conflict. #BraveLittleHearts](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/omran-was-treated-at-a-sams-hospital-help-us-treat-other-children-of-syria-affected-by-the-conflict/) - Last week, an image of a dazed, bloodied 5 years old Omran Daqneesh in an ambulance seat shocked the world and ignited a global outrage. It was yet another haunting reminder of the scale of the Syrian conflict and the plight of the children of Syria. Like Omran, many children have known nothing but bombing,
- [Aleppo is Burning. Take These 5 Actions NOW.](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/aleppo-is-burning-take-these-5-actions-now/) - "The city is bleeding. Shelling and bombardments have destroyed everything... Everyone is scared. Everyone is terrified. People are fearing the different scenarios that could happen. They are fearing the siege. They are fearing military raids. They are fearing no end to this horrendous situation in the city." - Dr. Abo El Ezz, SAMS Aleppo
- [SAMS Launches “Slow Death” Report on Over 640,200 Besieged in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-launches-slow-death-report-on-over-640-200-besieged-in-syria/) - For Immediate Release March 24, 2015 Washington, DC – Today, the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) launches a new report entitled Slow Death: Life and Death in Syrian Communities under Siege. The report presents new estimates that suggest that the scale of the crisis of civilians under siege in Syria is more than
- [SAMS Releases its 2014-2015 Annual Report](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/annual-report-2014-2015/) - For Immediate Release June 26, 2015 Washington, DC - Be sure to check out SAMS's 2014-2015 Annual Report. In 2014-2015, our scope and reach has been larger than ever. We reached over 1.1 million people inside of Syria and over 300,000 Syrian refugees in 2014. We supported 96 medical facilities. We initiated new programs such
- [Support the Families of Our Fallen Heroes](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/support-the-families-of-our-fallen-heroes/) - In 2015, 27 SAMS-supported healthcare workers were killed. In 2016, SAMS has already lost even more colleagues and heroes. Earlier this month, SAMS mourned the tragic death of Dr. Hasan Al-A'raj, Health Director of Hama, who also worked in a SAMS- supported cave hospital built into the side of a mountain. Dr. Al-A'raj was
- [Press Release: Hundreds Stage 'Die-In' for Syrian Medical Workers in Front of UN](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-hundreds-stage-die-in-for-syrian-medical-workers-in-front-of-un/) - For Immediate Release October 30, 2015 New York, NY - On October 29, the Syrian American Medical Society, Physicians for Human Rights, and Doctors Without Borders held a 'die-in' to draw attention to attacks on medical workers in Syria. Over 200 physicians, medical students, and volunteers wore white physicians coats and met on the grounds of
- [Looking to the Future: <br>SAMS Launches New Website](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/looking-future-sams-launches-new-website/) - Dear members, supporters, and friends, As we approach this holiday season, we would like to share with you some exciting news about SAMS. This year has been challenging and difficult as we continue to witness one the worst humanitarian crises since World War II. We have lost colleagues and friends who sacrificed their lives to
- [SAMS Strongly Condemns an Airstrike that Killed SAMS Doctor's Wife and Toddler](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-strongly-condemns-an-airstrike-that-killed-sams-doctor-s-wife-and-toddler/) - For Immediate Release February 26, 2016 Washington, D.C.- On February 24, an airstrike hit a residential area in Harbanoush village in Idlib governorate in the north-west of Syria, killing a four-month-old toddler, Yahia Kaddeh and his mother, Batoul Kaddeh, and injuring seven civilians, including two of his relatives. While the aerial attack was
- [SAMS Condemns Bombardment on Civilians in NW Syria](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-condemns-bombardment-on-civilians-in-nw-syria/) - Date: October 5, 2023 In the early hours of October 5, 2023, the Government of Syria forces escalated their attacks on multiple communities in northwest Syria. These relentless assaults have resulted in a significant toll on innocent civilians, sparking fear and distress among the affected residents. These attacks follow an earlier attack on a military
- [Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) Reaffirms Commitment to Syria’s Health Crisis Amid Continued Power Transition](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/syrian-american-medical-society-sams-reaffirms-commitment-to-syrias-health-crisis-amid-continued-power-transition/) - Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) Reaffirms Commitment to Syria’s Health Crisis Amid Continued Power Transition Volunteer Doctors Introduce Health Assessment Report, Outlining Urgent Medical Solutions for Syria
- [Press Release: Global Medics Urge Russian Medical Community to Act on Syria](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-global-medics-urge-russian-medical-community-act-syria/) - Para publicación inmediata 9 de diciembre de 2016 Washington, DC - Hoy, SAMS, junto con miembros de organizaciones médicas, de derechos humanos y de ayuda humanitaria, publicó una carta abierta a la comunidad médica rusa, en la que hace un llamamiento a sus colegas médicos para que insten al gobierno ruso a actuar con urgencia
- [Here's How SAMS is Helping the People of Aleppo](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/heres-sams-helping-people-aleppo/) - The Syrian crisis has taken an unimaginable toll on families, who have been torn apart by violence and suffering in eastern Aleppo City, and have been forced to evacuate and leave everything behind. Mohamed was one of the evacuated patients. He was brought to one of the SAMS-supported facilities in Idlib, along with his 6-year-old
- [SAMS and Partners Lead Mass Casualty Incident Training in Kyiv with Frontline Hospital Leaders](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-united-help-ukraine-and-partners-lead-mass-casualty-incident-training-in-kyiv-with-frontline-health-workers/) - December 5, Kyiv, Ukraine – SAMS and partners held a two-day training course in Kyiv last week to prepare 50 medical staff from 19 frontline hospitals to prepare for and respond to mass casualty incidents. It was the largest known mass casualty incident (MCI) preparedness course delivered to hospitals in Ukraine. Participants included regional health directors,
- [SAMS Calls for Renewed Focus on Access to Cross-border Assistance as Recovery Operations Continue](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-calls-for-renewed-focus-on-access-cross-border-assistance-as-recovery-operations-continue/) - February 9, 2023 For Immediate Release The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is on the ground in Turkey and Syria responding to the deadly earthquake that took thousands of lives on Sunday. This shocking event in such an already devastated region has refocused the world’s attention on Syria, but the truth is the humanitarian situation
- [(Arabic Version) SAMS Calls for Renewed Focus on Access to Cross-border Assistance as Recovery Operations Continue](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/arabic-version-sams-calls-for-renewed-focus-on-access-to-cross-border-assistance-as-recovery-operations-continue/) - تعمل الجمعية الطبية السورية الأمريكية (سامس) في سوريا و تركيا على الاستجابة الطارئة للزلزال المدمر الذي أودى بحياة الآلاف صبيحة يوم الأحد.أعاد هذا الحدث المروع انتباه العالم على المناطق المنكوبة في سوريا، و لكن الحقيقة أن الوضع الإنساني في سوريا كان يائساً حتى قبل الزلزال. أدت سلسلة من التحديات التي تواجه قطاع الصحة:صعوبة الوصول وفيروس
- [Even Before Earthquake, Sexual and Reproductive Health Access in Syria Marred by Conflict: Report](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/even-before-earthquake-sexual-and-reproductive-health-access-in-syria-marred-by-conflict-report/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 14, 2023 Even Before Earthquake, Sexual and Reproductive Health Access in Syria Marred by Conflict: Report A new joint report from leading international humanitarian and medical organizations is the most comprehensive study to date on the Syrian conflict’s disruption of sexual and reproductive health services in northwest Syria. Click on the
- [SAMS Condemns Violence on Health Facilities in Sudan, and Affirms Civilians’ Right to Health](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-condemns-violence-on-health-facilities-in-sudan-and-affirms-civilians-right-to-health/) - Since Saturday 15 April 2023, intense fighting has erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Khartoum and other parts of Sudan. The conflict has forced millions to shutter in their homes and hindered their access to healthcare. At the same time, the escalation of violence will further undermine
- [SAMS Condemns Ukraine Hospital Attack](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-condemns-ukraine-hospital-attack/) - SAMS condemns today's hospital attack in Dnipro, Ukraine, that killed two and injured more than 20. According to WHO, there have been over 700 attacks on healthcare facilities and workers in Ukraine since the start of the war. SAMS calls for an end to these attacks not only in Ukraine, but also in Sudan, Syria,
- [The Mediterranean Migrant Crisis: A Call for Immediate Action](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/the-mediterranean-migrant-crisis-a-call-for-immediate-action/) - The Mediterranean migrant crisis continues to escalate, with recent shipwrecks serving as tragic reminders of the urgent need for immediate action. According to the International Organization for Migration, nearly 2,000 migrants have lost their lives this year alone while attempting to reach Europe by sea. In a single devastating incident in June, 500 people from
- [SAMS Leadership Calls on All Parties to Respect Civilian Life and Infrastructure, Abide by International Humanitarian Law](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-leadership-calls-on-all-parties-to-respect-civilian-life-and-infrastructure-abide-by-international-humanitarian-law/) - The Syrian American Medical Society has joined people around the world in shock and grief, watching events unfold in Gaza and Israel over the past four days. Following a terrible pattern established in Syria and Ukraine, parties to the conflict are failing to make distinctions between civilian and military targets, and we are particularly concerned
- [U.S. Doctors Return from Gaza, Report Critical Situation for Medical Sector](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/u-s-doctors-return-from-gaza-report-critical-situation-for-medical-sector/) - A Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) Press Release, March 18, 2024 Today, three SAMS doctors returned from a two-week medical mission inside Gaza, carried out in conjunction with the Palestinian American Medical Association (PAMA) and the Jordanian American Physicians Association (JAPA). The volunteer physicians observed that the medical sector is completely overwhelmed, that both hospitals
- [American Doctors Return From Medical Mission In Conflict-Affected Syria](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/american-doctors-return-from-medical-mission-in-conflict-affected-syria/) - 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. From September 15-20, 2024, the volunteer
- [SAMS Calls for the Protection of Civilians and Hospitals in Escalation of Syrian Conflict](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-calls-for-the-protection-of-civilians-and-hospitals-in-escalation-of-syrian-conflict/) - WASHINGTON, Dec, 1, 2024 — The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is alarmed over the December 1 airstrike near the emergency entrance of the Aleppo University Hospital, causing many civilian deaths and injuries. During the deadly fighting in Aleppo this past weekend, the University Hospital was one of the main caregivers for the injured. On Sunday,
- [Escalating Violence in Northern Syria Forces Evacuation of SAMS’ International Medical Volunteers](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/escalating-violence-in-northern-syria-forces-evacuation-of-sams-international-medical-volunteers/) - The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) fully or partially suspended services in seven of its health facilities today in northwest Syria due to increased fighting along the frontline, including in areas around the town of Idlib. Four other health agencies suspended services at facilities, and the escalation caused displacement among families living near the fighting
- [SAMS’ Idlib Hospital Attacked Today Amid Escalation of Violence in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-idlib-hospital-attacked-today-amid-escalation-of-violence-in-syria/) - WASHINGTON, Dec, 2, 2024 — At 3 PM local time today, an airstrike targeted SAMS’ Idlib Maternity and Idlib National hospitals near its entrance, causing structural damage, but no injuries to staff and patients who had been working in the facility’s basement for protection purposes under an emergency-only status for days since the November 27 escalation of violence in northwest Syria. Some civilians near the blast were injured.
- [As a New Day Arrives, the Syrian American Medical Society Begins to Serve a Unified Syria](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/as-a-new-day-arrives-the-syrian-american-medical-society-begins-to-serve-a-unified-syria/) - As a New Day Arrives, the Syrian American Medical Society Begins to Serve a Unified Syria Washington, D.C. (December 9, 2024) — As the Government of Syria suddenly collapses after a 50-year reign of the Assad family, the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) organization, staff and its hundreds of members, reiterates their unwavering commitment to the provision of dignified, high-quality healthcare for all people of Syria. SAMS has supported vulnerable Syrians through the most challenging periods of the war, offering free medical care, education and protection services while working to hold perpetrators of atrocities accountable.
- [Syrian American Medical Society Deploys May Medical Mission to Syria](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/syrian-american-medical-society-deploys-may-medical-mission-to-syria/) - Syrian American Medical Society Deploys May Medical Mission to Syria Led by Incoming SAMS’ President Dr. Aref Rifai, U.S. Volunteers Provide Lifesaving Training and Specialty Care in Damascus, Aleppo, and Hama May 1, 2025 - This week, more than 14 U.S.-based physicians and healthcare professionals with the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) are on the
- [SAMS Volunteers Observe Ramadan in Syria While Serving Refugees in Critical Need](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-volunteers-observe-ramadan-in-syria-while-serving-refugees-in-critical-need/) - March 4th, 2025 - As millions around the world observe Ramadan, a time of reflection, selflessness, and giving, 16 volunteer doctors from the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) are on a crucial medical mission to newly liberated Syria. These dedicated healthcare professionals are providing life-saving procedures and urgent medical care to communities suffering from severe healthcare shortages. While fasting during the day, they break their fast alongside the patients and families they are there to serve, demonstrating incredible sacrifice and commitment to those in need.
- [October Missions Bring Healing and Hope to Jordan & Syria](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/october-missions-bring-healing-and-hope-to-jordan-syria/) - October Missions Bring Healing and Hope to Jordan & Syria This October, under the leadership of Dr. Hend Azhari, SAMS launched back-to-back medical missions in Jordan and Syria, bringing healing, hope, and compassion to communities in need. In Jordan, a dedicated team of volunteer doctors and surgeons provided more than 120 surgeries and over 350
- [SAMS Continues to Expand Lifesaving Care Across Syria This September](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-continues-to-expand-lifesaving-care-across-syria-this-september/) - SAMS Continues to Expand Lifesaving Care Across Syria This September Washington, D.C. – September 19, 2025 - This month, 45 U.S. based physicians and healthcare professionals with the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) will be on the ground to deliver essential medical care, education, and mentoring opportunities, to help restore Syria’s fragile healthcare system and
- [SAMS to Deploy Medical Volunteers Across Syria This Summer, Delivering Lifesaving Care to Vulnerable Communities](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-to-deploy-medical-volunteers-across-syria-this-summer-delivering-lifesaving-care-to-vulnerable-communities/) - SAMS to Deploy Medical Volunteers Across Syria This Summer, Delivering Lifesaving Care to Vulnerable Communities Washington, D.C. – June 24, 2025 - The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is launching its largest medical mission to date, mobilizing international healthcare professionals to serve communities across Syria from late June through mid-July. This critical initiative will deploy
- [Syrian American Doctors Lead Medical Missions in Jordan and Newly Liberated Syria](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/syrian-american-doctors-lead-medical-missions-in-jordan-and-newly-liberated-syria/) - This week, more than 120 American healthcare professionals with the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) are deploying to Jordan and newly liberated regions of Syria to deliver urgent medical care and training. These back-to-back missions reflect SAMS' commitment to supporting vulnerable populations and strengthening healthcare systems affected by years of conflict. From April 19–25, over 80 volunteers will be on
- [SAMS Completes Life-Saving Ramadan Medical Mission in Syria, Delivering Critical Care and Training to Hundreds](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-completes-life-saving-ramadan-medical-mission-in-syria-delivering-critical-care-and-training-to-hundreds/) - Syrian American doctors performed life-saving procedures and training during Ramadan amid healthcare crisis March 20, 2025 - During this month of Ramadan, the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is proud to announce the successful completion of its Medical Mission to Syria, where 16 volunteer doctors provided life-saving procedures, urgent medical care, and vital training to
- [SAMS Statement on Ukraine](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-statement-on-ukraine/) - In light of the recent outbreak of conflict in Ukraine, the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) stands in solidarity with the civilians whose lives have been so profoundly impacted by the onset of this conflict. We affirm that civilians have the right to live peaceful lives with access to necessary services, and should their safety
- [UN Security Council voted to reauthorize the Syria cross-border aid mechanism for six months](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/unsc-voted-to-reauthorize-syria-cross-border-aid-six-months/) - July 12, 2022 Washington, D.C.- Today, the UN Security Council voted to reauthorize the Syria cross-border aid mechanism to northwest Syria through the Bab al-Hawa border-crossing for six months. While we welcome this re-authorization, the current arrangement of renegotiating vital aid every six months represents an impossible situation for aid providers and imperils the basic
- [Syria Reeling from Today’s 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/syria-reels-from-a-6-4-earthquake/) - For Immediate Release** February 20th 2023 Five of SAMS' hospitals in Syria received at least 30 injured from today's early evening 6.4 magnitude earthquake that followed in the wake of the massive February 6 earthquake that killed over 40,000 along the Turkey-Syria border. Damage to SAMS’ medical facilities from today’s earthquake appears to be minimal.
- [7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Syria and Turkey and SAMS Responds](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/7-8-magnitude-earthquake-rattles-syria-and-turkey-and-sams-responds/) - For Immediate Release February 6, 2023 The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is on the ground in Syria responding to the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Syria, Turkey, and the region this morning. Our hospitals are overwhelmed with patients filling the hallways. There is an immediate need for trauma supplies and a comprehensive emergency response
- [SAMS Applauds UNSC’s Decision to Reauthorize UNSC 2642 but More Still Needs to be Done](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-applauds-unscs-decision-to-reauthorize-unsc-2642-but-more-still-needs-to-be-done/) - January 9, 2023 Washington, D.C.- SAMS welcomes the decision taken by the UN Security Council today to reauthorize UNSC 2642, which allows for cross-border aid to reach northwest Syria through the Bab al-Hawa border-crossing. While this comes as good news for Syrians, the current arrangement of renegotiating vital aid every six months represents a challenging
- [SAMS Applauds Passage of  UN Security Council Resolution 2664](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-applauds-passage-of-un-security-council-resolution-2664/) - On Friday, December 9th, the UN Security Council passed Resolution 2664, implementing a safeguard for humanitarian relief across all UN sanction regimes. The resolution comes at a time when 222 million people in 53 countries are in need of humanitarian assistance, and is a welcome step in enabling aid actors to deliver support quickly and
- [Cholera Outbreak Threatens Northwest Syria](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/cholera-outbreak-threatens-northwest-syria/) - Washington, D.C., September 30th, 2022 - On September 19th, health authorities confirmed the first cholera case in northwest (NW) Syria in the Jarablus district of Aleppo governorate. Within 10 days, the number of cases in Jarablus increased to 17 cases, in addition to 22 confirmed cases in the Ras al Ein and Tal Abyad districts.
- [SAMS, Syria Civil Defense Condemn Chemical Attack on Douma](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-syria-civil-defense-condemn-chemical-attack-douma/) - For Immediate Release April 8, 2018 Washington, D.C.- Following a brief ceasefire that only lasted for a couple of days, the city of Douma, East Ghouta, was again subjected to heavy shelling that resulted in dozens of casualties and hundreds of injuries. The attacks included the systematic targeting of medical centers and civil defense teams,
- [5 year anniversary of the chemical attack on Khan Sheikhoun - Joint Press Statement](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/5years-chem-attack-khan-sheikhoun/) - Gaziantep, Turkey Apr 4, 2022 Five years ago, more than 650 Syrians experienced one of the largest and deadliest chemical attacks in Syria. The chemical attack on Khan Sheikhoun in southern Idlib killed at least 90 people, and the images of civilians gasping for air as they struggled to survive this deadly nerve agent shocked
- [SAMS Responds to Bombardment in Ariha, Idlib](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-responds-to-bombardment-in-ariha-idlib/) - October 20, 2021 Washington, D.C. - On Wednesday, October 20 at approximately 8:00 AM local time, the town of Ariha in Idlib governorate was targeted with shelling, killing 13 people and injuring at least 40. 4 children have been identified among those killed. The attack targeted civilian areas in Qassabin Market, and comes at a
- [Statement on the Humanitarian Situation in Southern Syria](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/statement-on-the-humanitarian-situation-in-southern-syria/) - August 5, 2021 Washington, D.C.- In recent weeks, the collapse of the reconciliation agreement signed in 2018 had led to increased hostilities in Southern Syria, resulting in civilian casualties as well as the displacement of more than 11,000 civilians. Furthermore, the Syrian government has now imposed a siege on the city of Dara’a al-Balad, denying
- [Press Release: Chairman Ed Royce Speaks to  SAMS at #Advocate4Syria Lobby Day](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-chairman-ed-royce-speaks-to-sams-at-advocate4syria-lobby-day/) - For Immediate Release October 14, 2015 Washington, DC - On October 9, 2015, the Syrian American Medical Society hosted its first #Advocate4Syria lobby day on Capitol Hill. Representative Ed Royce, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, began the day's events with a statement on the Syrian crisis, the work of SAMS, and possible future steps
- [UN Security Council: Reauthorize Syria Cross-Border Aid to Northwest Syria](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/un-security-council-reauthorize-syria-cross-border-aid-to-northwest-syria/) - July 9, 2021 Washington, D.C.- Today, the UN Security Council voted unanimously to reauthorize the Syria cross-border aid mechanism to northwest Syria through the Bab al-Hawa crossing for 6 months, with an additional 6-month renewal on January 10 following the issuance of a report by the Secretary-General on the transparency of the operation. While the
- [SAMS Calls for the Renewal of Syria’s Last Cross-Border Aid Lifeline](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-calls-for-the-renewal-of-syrias-last-cross-border-aid-lifeline/) - In 2015, the UN Security Council passed a resolution that established Syria’s cross-border aid mechanism. Since then, humanitarian assistance and programs have provided a vital lifeline to millions of Syrian civilians affected by the ten-year conflict. The resolution, which must be renewed annually by the Security Council has faced considerable reductions in scope since January
- [Open Letter to UN Security Council Ambassadors regarding the upcoming vote on the cross-border resolution](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/open-letter-to-un-security-council-ambassadors-regarding-the-upcoming-vote-on-the-cross-border-resolution/) - Washington, D.C., June 22, 2021- The United Nations Security Council has until July 10 to renew the Syria cross-border resolution, which ensures life-saving UN aid reaches millions of Syrians in need. NGO leaders are calling on the Security Council to renew the resolution for a period of 12 months and guarantee UN cross-border access to
- [Two staff killed, eleven injured in an attack on al-Shifaa Hospital in Afrin](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/two-staff-killed-eleven-injured-in-an-attack-on-al-shifaa-hospital-in-afrin/) - Washington, DC, June 12, 2021- At approximately 7:15 PM Syria local time today, SAMS-supported Al-Shifaa Hospital in Afrin, Syria was directly targeted by two missiles. Initial reports from the ground indicate that thirteen people have been killed. Tragically, of this number, two were hospital staff and two were ambulance drivers. Eleven staff were injured, including
- [Over 1 million people at risk of hunger in Syria if cross-border aid resolution not renewed, say aid groups](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/joint-ngo-press-release-on-cross-border-aid-resolution/) - Washington, DC, June 10, 2021 - Aid agencies are warning of a looming humanitarian catastrophe if the UN Security Council fails to renew a resolution allowing lifesaving aid delivered cross-border to reach Syria. The resolution is set to expire in exactly a month’s time on July 10th. NGOs are warning that a failure to renew would
- [Open Letter to WHO Director-General Concerning the Election of the Government of Syria to the WHO Executive Board](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/open-letter-to-who-director-general-concerning-the-election-of-the-government-of-syria-to-the-who-executive-board/) - June 3, 2021 Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Director-General World Health Organization Avenue Appia 20 1202 Geneva Switzerland Dear Dr. Adhanom Ghebreyesus, We write to you today to express our deep concern regarding the recent election of Syria to a three-year term as a member of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Executive Board. We strongly oppose
- [Statement on the Fifth Anniversary of the Adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2286](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/statement-on-the-fifth-anniversary-of-the-adoption-of-un-security-council-resolution-2286/) - For Immediate Release May 3, 2021 Washington, D.C.- Today marks the fifth anniversary of the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2286, which strongly condemned attacks on healthcare facilities and personnel, and demanded that all parties to armed conflict adhere to international humanitarian law (IHL) in this matter. The resolution was adopted unanimously, and was
- [Five SAMS Medical Staff Injured in Artillery Attack on Al-Atareb Surgical Hospital](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/five-sams-medical-staff-injured-in-artillery-attack-on-al-atareb-surgical-hospital/) - March 21, 2021 Washington, D.C.- Earlier today, at 8:20 AM local time, 3 artillery strikes targeted the SAMS-supported Al-Atareb Surgical Hospital in western Aleppo, a major hospital in northwest Syria that had been providing extensive services to the local community. The hospital sustained extensive damage and was forced to close. One of the shells hit
- [Following Yesterday’s Hospital Attack, SAMS Warns of Escalation in Violence](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/following-yesterdays-hospital-attack-sams-warns-of-escalation-in-violence/) - March 22, 2021 Washington, D.C. - Yesterday’s heinous attack on SAMS-supported Al-Atareb Hospital in Western Aleppo, which killed 7 patients and wounded at least 15 others, including 5 medical staff, is a stark reminder of the failure of the international community to put an end to the impunity of perpetrators of these crimes against humanity.
- [Crisis in Syria: 10 Years On](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/crisis-in-syria-10-years-on/) - Ten years ago, a conflict broke out in Syria that continues to this day, sparking one of the worst humanitarian crises of our time. The Syrian conflict has been marked by the intentional deprivation and brutalization of the civilian population, with violations of international humanitarian law abounding. The UN officially stopped updating the death toll
- [A Holiday Message from SAMS President](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/a-holiday-message-from-sams-president/) - 2020 has been a challenging year for many of us. Yet, it has brought us together in ways we couldn’t imagine. The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly tested our values and shared humanity. SAMS is proud to represent over 1,500 medical professionals, scientists, humanitarians, and researchers who have been the backbone of SAMS over the
- [SAMS Alarmed by Surge in COVID-19 Cases in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-alarmed-by-surge-in-covid-19-cases-in-syria/) - SAMS Alarmed by Surge in COVID-19 Cases in Syria: A Message from SAMS President on Behalf of Board of Directors Dear SAMS Community, Syria is currently facing a growing number of interrelated crises. Nearly a decade of conflict has displaced over 5.6 million Syrians to neighboring countries, while 6.6 million are internally displaced. The country’s
- [SAMS Receives Grant from CDP for COVID-19 Mitigation Programs in Lebanon and Greece](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-receives-grant-from-cdp-for-covid-19-mitigation-programs-in-lebanon-and-greece/) - For immediate Release September 9, 2020 Washington, D.C.- SAMS has received a new grant from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) for COVID-19 mitigation through specialized healthcare in Lebanon and Greece. This award comes at a time when Lebanon is grappling with a spike in coronavirus cases in the aftermath of the Beirut
- [SAMS Joins Thirteen Syrian and International NGOs Calling for the Renewal of Cross-Border Aid Resolution](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/cross-border-aid-resolution/) - For Immediate Release July 1, 2020 Washington, D.C. SAMS has joined thirteen Syrian and international NGOs in releasing a paper calling for the renewal of UNSC Resolution 2504, which facilitates the delivery of cross-border humanitarian aid into Syria. Cross-border has served as a vital pipeline for humanitarian actors to deliver aid to the most vulnerable
- [SAMS Mourns the Loss of Valued Member & Colleague to COVID-19](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-mourns-the-loss-of-valued-member-colleague-to-covid-19/) - Dear SAMS Community, With an incredibly heavy heart, I am saddened to announce the passing of my dear friend, colleague, and brother, Dr. Bashar Kashlan, due to COVID-19. Dr. Kashlan passed away on Thursday after a courageous battle against the coronavirus. Dr. Kashlan was one of the founding members of SAMS in 1998 and the
- [SAMS Launches LHF-Funded Initiative to Support Displaced Populations in Lebanon](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-launches-lhf-funded-initiative-to-support-displaced-populations-in-lebanon/) - For Immediate Release September 24, 2020 Beirut, Lebanon- SAMS has launched a new program to provide financial support to displaced and underserved populations in Lebanon, who struggle to access hospitalization and specialized care due to the prohibitively high cost of treatment. This program is funded through a grant from the Lebanon Humanitarian Fund
- [SAMS Statement on the Explosion in Beirut](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-statement-on-the-explosion-in-beirut/) - For Immediate Release August 5th, 2020 Washington, D.C. - We at SAMS are deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic explosion yesterday in Beirut. With at least 100 people killed and another 4,000 injured, the toll of the explosion is staggering, and comes at a time when Lebanon is already facing economic and public health
- [First Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Northwest Syria](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/first-case-of-covid-19-confirmed-in-northwest-syria/) - For Immediate Release July 9, 2020 Washington, D.C. - Today, the first positive case of COVID-19 in northwest Syria has been confirmed. The patient, who is a doctor working at SAMS-supported Bab al-Hawa Hospital in Idlib, has been in isolation since first noticing symptoms on July 5th. The patient recently traveled to Idlib from northern
- [SAMS Statement on UN Security Council Cross-Border Resolution 2504](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/33608/) - For Immediate Release July 8, 2020 Washington, D.C.- In response to the ongoing negotiations in the UN Security Council for the renewal of cross-border assistance to Syria, Dr. Mufaddal Hamadeh, SAMS President, has released the following statement: “We are deeply concerned by efforts to reduce the number of crossings in the cross-border mechanism, which is
- [SAMS Launches Specialized COVID-19 Hospital in Idlib](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-launches-specialized-covid-19-hospital-in-idlib/) - For Immediate Release June 12, 2020 Washington, D.C.- Earlier this week, SAMS opened a new hospital in Idlib city specifically designated to treat, and isolate suspected cases of COVID-19. It is the only facility of its kind in northwest Syria that provides these services free of charge. This was made possible thanks to the generous
- [Join SAMS in Celebrating Medical Workers on The Coronavirus Front Lines This National Doctors’ Day](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/join-sams-in-celebrating-medical-workers-on-the-coronavirus-front-lines-this-national-doctors-day/) - Today, on National Doctors’ Day, we would like to acknowledge the heroism of medical workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic around the world. At SAMS, we are proud that our over 1,500 members join countless other American and global healthcare professionals dedicated to addressing this crisis with compassion and dignity. We believe
- [SAMS Cancels International Conference Due to COVID-19 Pandemic](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-cancels-international-conference-due-to-covid-19-pandemic/) - Dear SAMS Members, Due to the current global health crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic that has caused great suffering and uncertainty, it has become clear to us that we need to put the health and safety of our members and participants first. Therefore, it is with a heavy heart we must inform you that our
- [Civilians, Civilian Infrastructure in Northwest Syria Face Heightened Attacks. Ten Schools, One Hospital Attacked Today. ](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/civilians-civilian-infrastructure-in-northwest-syria-face-heightened-attacks-ten-schools-one-hospital-attacked-today/) - For Immediate Release February 25, 2020 Washington, D.C.- Today, SAMS-supported Idlib Central Hospital was targeted directly, injuring four health workers and causing major structural damage to the facility. Additionally, 10 schools were targeted, including two preschools. SAMS-supported Ma’arat Al-Masrin Hospital has received 11 deceased civilians, including 6 children, and 31 severely injured, including 14 children
- [Eight Health Facilities Affected by Conflict in NW Syria in One Week](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/eight-health-facilities-affected-by-conflict-in-nw-syria-in-one-week/) - For Immediate Release February 17, 2020 Washington, D.C. - Today at approximately 12:00 PM local time, Al Ferdous Hospital in Darat Ezza was directly targeted by an airstrike, causing extensive damage to the facility and forcing it to suspend its operations and evacuate patients to nearby facilities. The hospital guard was severely injured as a
- [Health Facility in Northwest Syria Severely Damaged by Airstrike](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/health-facility-in-northwest-syria-severely-damaged-by-airstrike/) - For Immediate Release February 4, 2020 Washington, D.C. - At approximately 10:15 AM local time, an aerial missile hit SAMS-supported Sarmin Health Facility in northwest Syria, causing major structural damage to the facility and rendering it inoperable. No fatalities or injuries were reported. As of February 2nd, the center was operating on an emergency basis
- [Increased Violence Impacts Health Facilities, Drives Displacement in NW Syria](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/increased-violence-impacts-health-facilities-drives-displacement-in-nw-syria/) - For Immediate Release January 29, 2020 Washington, D.C. - As attacks on northwest Syria intensify, hundreds of thousands of civilians have been forced to flee, creating unprecedented levels of displacement in the nine-year conflict. Medical facilities continue to be subjected to relentless bombardment. Since December 20th, ten SAMS-supported health facilities in northwest Syria have been
- [As Violence and Displacement Escalate in NW Syria, Major Hospitals Evacuated](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/as-violence-and-displacement-escalate-in-nw-syria-major-hospitals-evacuated/) - For Immediate Release December 23, 2019 Washington, DC- Over the past three days, the situation in northwestern Syria has deteriorated, causing large-scale displacement and the evacuation of critical humanitarian facilities. In the city of Ma’arat al-Numan, SAMS was forced to suspend its operations in both major hospitals, Al Salam Maternity Hospital and Al-M’ara National Hospital,
- [IDP Camp and SAMS' Qah Maternity Hospital Attacked. 16 Civilians Killed.  ](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/idp-camp-and-sams-qah-maternity-hospital-attacked-at-least-12-civilians-killed/) - November 20, 2019 For Immediate Release Washington, D.C.- Today at 8:24 PM local time, two surface-to-surface missiles containing cluster munitions targeted Qah Camp in northern Idlib, one of the largest camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the area. The missiles exploded 25 meters from SAMS-supported Qah Maternity Hospital, killing 16 civilians, including 7 children
- [43 Attacks Marks July as the Worst Month for Attacks on Healthcare in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-43-attacks-marks-july-as-the-worst-month-for-attacks-on-healthcare-in-syria/) - For Immediate Release August 5, 2016 Washington, DC - On August 3, a SAMS-supported facility and nursing institute in Aleppo were hit by a vacuum bomb, a weapon outlawed by international law. One of the ambulances for the hospital was also destroyed in the attack. The hospital was out of service at the time of
- [Five Attacks on Hospitals, Ambulances in Northwest Syria. SAMS Appalled by Continued Attacks on Healthcare](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/five-attacks-on-hospitals-ambulances-in-northwest-syria-sams-appalled-by-continued-attacks-on-healthcare/) - For Immediate Release November 6, 2019 Washington, D.C. - At 1:15 am local time, airstrikes targeted Shinan Maternity Hospital near the city of Ariha. The hospital, operated by the Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations (UOSSM), sustained damage, and an ambulance belonging to the SAMS-supported Hama Ambulance System was also damaged. Three injuries were
- [SAMS, LHF Launch New Initiative to Support Displaced Individuals in Lebanon](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-partners-with-lhf-on-new-initiative-to-support-displaced-individuals-in-lebanon/) - For Immediate Release September 13, 2019 Beirut, Lebanon- In partnership with the Lebanon Humanitarian Fund (LHF), SAMS has recently launched a new initiative to provide financial subsidies to displaced Syrian and Palestinian refugees in order to access quality, life-saving healthcare. Through this 12-month initiative, SAMS seeks to improve access to vital, life-changing care for refugees
- [SAMS' statement on violations against humanitarian workers](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-statement-on-violations-against-humanitarian-workers/) - For Immediate Release September 5, 2019 Washington, D.C.- On the evening of Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019, Dr. Othman Al-Hassan was driving to work at SAMS-supported Ma’arret Masreen Hospital on Al-Dana road. A group of armed individuals opened gunfire on his vehicle, causing him to lose control and crash on the side of the road. The individuals
- [Al-Zerbeh Primary Healthcare Center Destroyed By Airstrike: 4th Attack on Health in 3 Days](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/al-zerbeh-primary-healthcare-center-destroyed-by-airstrike-4th-attack-on-health-in-3-days/) - For Immediate Release August 31, 2019 Washington, D.C. - At 5:33 pm local time yesterday, Al-Zerbeh Primary Health Center was directly targeted by an air-to-surface missile that completely destroyed the facility, rendering it out of service.While, no one was in the facility at the time of the attack, a child who was approximately 50m from the
- [Ma'arat al-Nu'man Central Hospital Targeted by Four Airstrikes. SAMS Alarmed by Heightened Attacks on Healthcare.](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/maarat-al-numan-central-hospital-targeted-by-four-airstrikes-sams-alarmed-by-heightened-attacks-on-healthcare/) - For Immediate Release July 10, 2019 Washington, D.C.- At 6.30 pm local time, four aerial missiles were fired in the vicinity of SAMS-supported Ma'arat al-Nu'man Central Hospital, causing considerable material damage to the facility. One missile struck the hospital directly, while the other three hit the park outside the entrance. At the time of the attack, there were
- [Continued Escalation in NW Syria Causes Mass Displacement, Increased Medical Needs](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/continued-escalation-in-nw-syria-causes-mass-displacement-increased-medical-needs/) - For Immediate Release July 9, 2019 Washington, D.C.- The humanitarian situation in northwestern Syria has reached a tipping point. Since April 26th, 3.7 million civilians in northwestern Syria have been subjected to an increased bombardment campaign, killing at least 500 people and injuring many more, many of whom are children and women. On July 7,
- [Two SAMS Paramedics Killed in Airstrikes in Northwest Syria](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/two-sams-paramedics-killed-in-airstrikes-in-northwest-syria/) - For Immediate Release August 14, 2019 Washington, D.C.- Earlier today, a SAMS-supported ambulance center in Ma’aret Hurmeh in southern Idlib province was targeted by six airstrikes, resulting in the death of two employees: Mohamad Hussni Mishnen, 29, a paramedic, and Fadi Alomar, 34, an ambulance driver. The facility and the ambulance were completely destroyed. Today’s
- [SAMS Hospital Security Guard Among the 33 Civilians Killed in Today's Attacks on Ma’arat al-Nu’man.](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-hospital-security-guard-killed-in-todays-attack-on-maarat-al-numan/) - For Immediate Release July 22, 2019 Washington, D.C.- Today, the city of Ma’arat al-Nu’man in southern Idlib province came under intense air strikes, killing at least 33 people and injuring more than 100, many of whom were children. SAMS hospital security guard, Mahmoud Qittaz, was among those killed in today’s attack on a local marketplace.
- [SAMS Alarmed by Heightened Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure in Northwest Syria](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-alarmed-by-heightened-attacks-on-civilian-infrastructure-in-northwest-syria/) - For Immediate Release June 11, 2019 Washington, D.C.- The targeting of civilian infrastructure in northwest Syria continues with impunity, killing at least 380 civilians, including 91 children, and injuring many more since the beginning of the escalation on April 26, 2019. Yesterday, SAMS medical workers on the ground reported receiving 27 casualties, including 11 children.
- [44 Syrian and international NGOs call for immediate end to attacks on civilians and hospitals in Idlib, Syria](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/44-syrian-and-international-ngos-call-for-immediate-end-to-attacks-on-civilians-and-hospitals-in-idlib-syria/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2019 44 Syrian and International NGOs Call for Immediate End to Attacks on Civilians and Hospitals in Idlib, Syria Three million civilians in northwest Syria are scared and many are homeless. With no concrete actions taken beyond political statements and promises, Syria and the world may soon be witnessing the
- [Healthcare Facilities Affected by Escalation in Northwest Syria](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/healthcare-facilities-affected-by-escalation-in-northwest-syria/) - For Immediate Release May 6, 2019 Washington, D.C.- In the past 10 days, there has been a significant increase in violence in Northwest Syria. The area is home to over 3.5 million civilians, nearly half of whom have previously been displaced from other parts of Syria. More than half of the population is composed of
- [Remembering Victims of Sarin Gas Attack on Khan Sheikhoun: Two Years Now.](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/remembering-victims-of-sarin-gas-attack-on-khan-sheikhoun-two-years-now/) - Two years ago, on April 4, 2017, Khan Sheikhoun was subjected to one of the largest and deadliest chemical weapons attacks in Syria since the beginning of the conflict, killing more than 90 people, many of whom were children, and injuring more than 560. Barrel bombs filled with nerve agent were dropped on civilian areas.
- [Amber Heard Joins SAMS’ Women’s Health Mission to Lebanon](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/actress-activist-amber-heard-joins-sams-womens-health-mission-to-lebanon/) - February 23, 2019 Washington, D.C.- Earlier this week, SAMS Goodwill Ambassador Amber Heard joined our women’s health mission to Lebanon, targeting Syrian refugee women and underserved local communities who have limited access to the treatment they need. During her visit, Amber visited informal settlements for Syrian refugees living in the Beka’a Valley and a local
- [Press Release: SAMS Doctors Address Idlib Chemical Attacks to UN Security Council](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-sams-doctors-address-idlib-chemical-attacks-to-un-security-council/) - For Immediate Release April 17, 2015 New York, NY - Yesterday morning, the Syrian American Medical Society's medical coordinator in Idlib, Dr. Mohamed Tennari, and president, Dr. Zaher Sahloul, gave their first-hand and expert accounts of the recent Idlib chemical agent attacks in front of the UN Security Council at an Arria-formula meeting. They spoke
- [SAMS is Deeply Saddened by the Loss of Dr. Hasan Al-A'raj, a  Leading Humanitarian](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-is-deeply-saddened-by-the-loss-of-dr-hasan-al-a-raj-a-leading-humanitarian/) - For Immediate Release April 13, 2016 Washington, D.C.- This morning, Dr. Hasan Al-A'raj, Health Director of Hama, who also worked in a SAMS- supported cave hospital built into the side of a mountain, was killed by a targeted airstrike. Born in Hama in 1970, Dr. Al-A'raj completed his medical training in Cardiology in 2001. Dr.
- [SAMS Strongly Condemns Use of Internationally-Prohibited Weaponry on Besieged Civilians](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-strongly-condemns-use-internationally-prohibited-weaponry-besieged-civilians/) - For Immediate Release March 8, 2018 Washington D.C., Yesterday, March 7, besieged East Ghouta was subjected to a systematic and unprecedented aerial bombardment campaign using all kinds of internationally prohibited weapons such as napalm, white phosphorus, cluster bombs, and chlorine gas. Our staff the ground reported 93 casualties, many of which were children. Despite repeated
- [SAMS and 13 Medical Organizations Suspend Services in Northern Syria After Armed Groups Attack Hospital](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/16913/) - For Immediate Release April 16, 2018 Washington, D.C.- Yesterday, April 15, 2018, SAMS-supported Al-Mara’a Hospital in Idlib was subjected to unlawful attacks carried out by armed factions that lasted more than seven hours. Heavy armed clashes started in the vicinity of the hospital and soon moved inside the building, instilling fear and panic in medical
- [SAMS Launches New Report: "Disrupted Health Care In Syria: The State of Reproductive Health"](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-launches-new-report-disrupted-health-care-in-syria-the-state-of-reproductive-health/) - For Immediate Release January 14, 2019 Washington, D.C.- As the Syrian crisis approaches its ninth year, Syria’s healthcare system continues to crumble . The conflict has claimed a devastating and unimaginable toll on reproductive health provision. In its latest report, “Disrupted Health Care in Syria: The State of Reproductive Health,” the Syrian American Medical Society
- [SAMS Awards New Scholarships to 28 Syrian Medical Students](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-awards-new-scholarships-to-28-syrian-medical-students/) - As part of its expanding education programs, SAMS has awarded new scholarships to 28 Syrian medical students in the fields of medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy. Recipients of these competitive awards are continuing students who started their medical studies in Syrian-accredited universities but were interrupted as a result of the ongoing crisis. These students participated in
- [SAMS-Supported Al-Ihsan Hospital in Dara’a Out of Service Following Multiple Attacks](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-supported-al-ihsan-hospital-daraa-service-following-multiple-attacks/) - For Immediate Release June 29, 2018 Washington, D.C. - Over the past several days, SAMS-supported Al-Ihsan Hospital in Ghariyeh, Dara’a, was subjected to heavy aerial bombardment and explosive barrels, which resulted in significant damage to the facility. On June 27, 2018, SAMS medical worker Asaad Zoubi was killed in one of the attacks on the
- [SAMS-Supported Hospital Attacked Amidst Escalating Attacks on Dara’a](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-supported-hospital-attacked-amidst-escalating-attacks-daraa/) - For Immediate Release June 28, 2018 Washington, D.C.- Yesterday, June 27, at 4:00 pm local time, SAMS-supported al-Giza Hospital in Dara’a was targeted by six airstrikes, killing SAMS medical worker Mohammad Fahd, and severely damaging the facility. Three medical personnel were injured in the attack, including a lab technician and two medics, as well as
- [129 Syrian Dialysis Patients in Jordan Lose Access to Critically Needed Care](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/129-syrian-dialysis-patients-jordan-lose-access-critically-needed-care/) - For Immediate Release April 30, 2018 Washington, D.C.- Currently, 129 Syrian refugees residing in Jordan, including 67 women, are suffering from serious end stage kidney disease and can no longer access lifesaving treatment, namely kidney dialysis. Aisha Ibrahim, 79, is one of them. Aisha needs three dialysis session a week. However, she has not received
- [SAMS and 11 Humanitarian Organizations Share Hospital Coordinates](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-11-humanitarian-organizations-share-hospital-coordinates/) - For Immediate Release April 4, 2018 Washington, D.C.- On March 12, 2018, the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), along with 11 other humanitarian organizations working inside Syria, shared the coordinates of 60 health facilities in Syria with UN OCHA. As part of the process, OCHA then shared the coordinates with the parties involved in the
- [Statement: SAMS Condemns Violations of Medical Neutrality in Idlib](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/statement-sams-condemns-violations-medical-neutrality-idlib/) - For Immediate Release March 7, 2018 On March 5, 2018, the medical neutrality of a SAMS-supported hospital in Ma’arat al-Numan, Idlib was violated by armed groups. At approximately 11 am local time, armed clashes took place outside the hospital, and shortly after, members of an armed group entered the hospital, despite strong protests by the hospital staff,
- [Thirteen Targeted Attacks on Hospitals in East Ghouta in 48 Hours. Medics Describe the Situation as “Catastrophic.”](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/thirteen-targeted-attacks-hospitals-east-ghouta-48-hours-medics-describe-situation-catastrophic/) - February 20, 2018 Washington, D.C.- Over the past 48 hours, besieged East Ghouta has been subjected to an intense campaign of aerial bombardment, killing at least 260 civilians and injuring more than 600. The 400,000 besieged residents have experienced a barrage of airstrikes, barrel bombs, and surface-to-surface missiles, weapons known to cause disproportionate loss and
- [Kafr Zeita Cave Hospital Targeted by Five Airstrikes. SAMS Alarmed by Heightened Attacks on Healthcare in Syria.](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/kafr-zeita-cave-hospital-targeted-five-airstrikes-sams-alarmed-heightened-attacks-healthcare-syria/) - February 1, 2018 Washington, D.C.- Today, at 12 pm local time, the SAMS-supported Kafr Zeita Cave Hospital in northern Hama countryside was targeted by five airstrikes, resulting in heavy material damages. Airstrikes penetrated the roof of the entrance, which consists of six meters of landfill. No casualties were reported. The hospital was subsequently evacuated, and
- [SAMS Hospital in Ma’aret Al-Nu'man City Forced to Close After Six Airstrikes](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/maternity-hospital-maaret-al-numan-city-forced-close-six-airstrikes/) - For Immediate Release February 5, 2018 Washington, D.C.- Yesterday, February 4, at approximately 8 pm local time, six airstrikes targeted the SAMS-supported Al-Ma'ara National Hospital in Idlib. No casualties were reported, but the hospital sustained extensive damage and was forced to close. Patients, including eight premature babies, were transferred to nearby hospitals to continue their
- [The Only Maternity Hospital in Ma'arat al-Nu'man City Destroyed Following Three Attacks in Four Days](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/maternity-hospital-maarat-al-numan-city-destroyed-following-three-attacks-four-days/) - For Immediate Release January 3, 2018 Washington, D.C.- Earlier today, Al-Salam Hospital supported by the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) in Ma'arat al-Nu'man city in Idlib governorate was attacked by airstrikes, killing five people, including a newborn baby girl and her father, and injuring many more. It is the only maternity hospital in Ma'arat al-Nu'man city that serves
- [Four Critically Ill Patients Evacuated to Damascus, but 637 remain. Local Doctors Plead for Help.](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/four-critically-sick-patients-evacuated-damascus-637-remain-local-doctors-plead-help/) - For Immediate Release December 26, 2017 Washington, D.C. - Today in besieged East Ghouta, medical evacuations began for a group of 29 critical cases, which have been approved for medical evacuation to Damascus. Four patients were evacuated today, with the remainder being evacuated over the coming days. The evacuation process started at 9:00 pm local
- [Attack on East Ghouta: Patients with Symptoms Indicative of Chemical Agent Treated at SAMS Facilities](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/suspected-chemical-attack-east-ghouta-read-statement/) - For Immediate Release November 19, 2017 Washington, D.C.- Yesterday morning, a SAMS facility in East Ghouta began receiving patients suffering from constricted pupils, coughing, vomiting, and bradypnea (abnormally slow breathing), all of which are symptoms indicative to exposure to chemical compounds. The victims reported that they were exposed to a substance following an artillery strike. Of
- [SAMS Alarmed by Heightened Attacks Healthcare Across Syria](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-alarmed-heightened-attacks-healthcare-across-syria/) - For Immediate Release September 27, 2017 Washington, D.C.- Yesterday, the Government of Syria and its allies carried out three aerial attacks on medical facilities in Idlib, Hama, and besieged East Ghouta. These attacks are part of an intensifying escalation of violence directly targeting the medical infrastructure of areas outside of government control. Yesterday in East
- [Updates From East Ghouta. Read Our Latest Brief.](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/12037/) - For Immediate Release September 25, 2017 Washington, DC – In East Ghouta, nearly 400,000 civilians are currently suffering from lack of access to basic goods and medical care. In its latest brief, Under Siege: The Plight of East Ghouta, SAMS highlights the devastating impact of the four-year long blockade on the health sector and underscores
- [Four Years Later: Remembering East Ghouta](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/four-years-later-remembering-east-ghouta/) - “The blatant use of chemical weapons in Syria four years ago has set a dangerous precedent, a clear violation of international humanitarian law gone unnoticed. Today is a painful reminder of the failure of humanity in Syria, as we remember the victims of the 2013 sarin gas attack on East Ghouta. Atrocities committed against the people of
- [Aleppo’s Largest Trauma Hospital Completely Destroyed Following Five Attacks in One Week](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/aleppos-largest-trauma-hospital-completely-destroyed-following-five-attacks-one-week/) - For Immediate Release October 3, 2015 Washington, D.C. - Today at approximately 2:30 in the afternoon, another attack targeted SAMS’s largest trauma hospital, known as M10, in eastern Aleppo City. The hospital has been attacked more than four times in one week. Today, a bunker buster bomb landed in front of the entrance, killing three maintenance
- [Aleppo’s Largest Hospital Targeted for the Third Time in One Week. The Hospital Severely Damaged.](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/aleppos-largest-hospital-targeted-third-time-one-week-hospital-severely-damaged/) - October 2, 2016 For Immediate Release Washington, D.C. - Yesterday at approximately 10:30 am, a SAMS-supported hospital, one of the largest in eastern Aleppo City, was hit by seven airstrikes, including at least two barrel bombs, killing two patients and injuring 13. This hospital, known as M10, is the largest trauma and ICU center in
- [Statement From SAMS'’s President, Dr. Ahmed Tarakji Following Aerial Attacks on Hospitals in Aleppo and Idlib on 15 February](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/statement-from-sams-s-president-dr-ahmed-tarakji-following-aerial-attacks-on-hospitals-in-aleppo-and-idlib-on-15-february/) - In Syria, people live in constant fear and uncertainty. The fear of not knowing what is going to happen in the next day, in the next hour, or even in the next minute. Every day in Syria, critical civilian infrastructure is being targeted. Schools, markets, and hospitals are routinely destroyed in attacks. This Monday, February
- [WWE Superstar Sami Zayn Partners with SAMS to Launch Mobile Clinic in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/wwe-superstar-sami-zayn-partners-sams-launch-mobile-clinic-syria/) - For Immediate Release WASHINGTON, D.C., JULY 31, 2017 - Earlier this month, WWE Superstar Sami Zayn teamed up with the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) to launch the #SamiForSyria campaign. The campaign seeks to raise funds to launch a new mobile clinic, which would provide primary medical aid for civilians in Syria who otherwise have no access to health care. Sami
- [Syrian American Medical Society, Medecins du Monde Call For Urgent Protection of Medical Facilities in Dar'a and the Entry of Humanitarian Aid](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/syrian-american-medical-society-medecins-du-monde-call-urgent-protection-medical-facilities-dara-entry-humanitarian-aid/) - For Immediate Release June 7, 2017 Washington, D.C. - In recent days, the aerial bombardment campaign over Dara’a has intensified. According to reports from the ground, in the first five days of June, there have been approximately 330 direct fire activities, including air raids, explosive barrels, artillery, rockets, explosive cylinders, and explosive charges. These attacks
- [SAMS Strongly Condemns Unlawful Treatment Against Health Workers in East Ghouta](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-strongly-condemns-unlawful-treatment-health-workers-east-ghouta/) - For Immediate Release May 13, 2017 Washington, D.C.- Earlier today, a team of medical doctors affiliated with al-Ghouta medical office in East Ghouta came under attack from a local armed group. Three doctors, including one who is supported by SAMS, were forcibly detained as they were traveling to a nearby hospital. Thankfully, the doctors were
- [Medical Facilities in Syria Face Heightened Attacks. 24 Attacks in April Alone.](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/medical-facilities-syria-face-heightened-attacks-24-attacks-april-alone/) - April 28, 2017 Washington, D.C.- Over the past few weeks, systematic and targeted attacks on healthcare in Syria have intensified. According to our staff on the ground, in April alone, 24 attacks on healthcare were carried out by the Syrian government and its allies, killing 10 health workers and injuring 16. Yesterday, a hospital in
- [Evacuees Targeted by Attack: SAMS Calls for Protection for Civilians & Access to Healthcare](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/evacuees-targeted-attack-sams-calls-protection-civilians-access-healthcare/) - For Immediate Release April 15, 2017 Washington, D.C. - Following this morning’s attack in Al Rashdeen on a convoy of evacuees from the towns of Foah and Kafrayya, SAMS medical staff in the area are working tirelessly to treat the victims. More than 60 patients are currently being treated at a SAMS-supported hospital in Al-Atareb, and
- [More than 67 Civilians Killed in the Largest Chemical Attack in Syria since August 2013](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/8139/) - For Immediate Release April 4, 2017 Washington, D.C.- This morning, at 6 am local time, the town of Khan Sheikoun in Idlib was targeted by chemical weapon attacks killing at least 72 people, including at least 11 children, and injuring 560. This morning’s attack has been the largest chemical attack since the East Ghouta attack of
- [Another chemical weapon attack on Hama this week](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/another-chemical-weapon-attack-hama-week/) - For Immediate Release March 30, 2017 Washington, D.C.- Earlier today, around 6 am local time, different areas in Latamneh were hit by barrel bombs containing chemical weapons agents, injuring 166 civilians and 7 medical staff. Medical personnel treating victims were affected by direct contact with their patients and were evacuated to a nearby hospital for treatment.
- [SAMS Launches Report Documenting 2016 as the Most Dangerous Year for Healthcare in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-launches-report-documenting-2016-dangerous-year-healthcare-syria/) - For Immediate Release January 11, 2017 Washington, DC - Today, the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) launches a new report entitled The Failure of UN Security Council Resolution 2286 in Preventing Attacks on Healthcare in Syria. This report documents 168 attacks on medical facilities and personnel from June through December 2016, using first-hand testimony and
- [Media Advisory: Muslim, Faith, & Syrian American Leaders To Hold Press Conference Calling For Immediate Action By The U.S. Government In Aleppo](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/media-advisory-muslim-faith-syrian-american-leaders-to-hold-press-conference-calling-for-immediate-action-by-the-u-s-government-in-aleppo/) - For Immediate Release July 21, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. - National Muslim and Syrian American leaders will hold a press conference in front of the White House at 10 AM on Friday, July 22, to call for immediate action in Aleppo. This press conference comes one day after the hand delivery of a letter to President
- [Dialysis Patients in Besieged East Ghouta in Need of Lifesaving Treatment](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/dialysis-patients-besieged-east-ghouta-need-lifesaving-treatment/) - For Immediate Release February 28, 2017 Washington, D.C. - At least 30 dialysis patients in besieged East Ghouta are in dire need of access to lifesaving treatment. These patients, which range from 21 years old to 83 years old, are in various stages of kidney failure. This lack of access has deadly consequences for patients.
- [Press Release: Heightened Violence and Attacks on Healthcare in Dara'a](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-heightened-violence-attacks-healthcare-daraa/) - For Immediate Release Heightened Violence and Attacks on Healthcare in Dara'a February 23, 2017 Washington, D.C.- Over the last 10 days, Dara'a in southern Syria has experienced extensive damage to medical and civilian infrastructures, civilian injuries, and loss of life, due to heavy bombardment and airstrikes carried out by the Syrian government and its allies.
- [Stand with Aleppo. Join SAMS in Supporting the People of Aleppo Now.](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/stand-aleppo-join-sams-supporting-people-aleppo-now/) - After over 140 days of siege, more than 9,500 residents of eastern Aleppo City were evacuated from the city, including 194 people in need of immediate medical attention. However, thousands of civilians are still trapped. During this pivotal and difficult time, SAMS has been overwhelmed and grateful for the outpouring of support from around the
- [Press Release: SAMS Dismayed and Outraged at Suspension of Life-Saving Evacuations for Civilians in Eastern Aleppo City](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-sams-dismayed-outraged-suspension-life-saving-evacuations-civilians-eastern-aleppo-city/) - For Immediate Release December 14, 2016 Washington, DC - Earlier this morning, life-saving evacuations have been suspended for civilians, critically wounded, and chronically ill in besieged eastern Aleppo City. For more than ten days, UN OCHA and local NGOs have been working to evacuate civilians from eastern Aleppo, prioritizing the wounded and humanitarian staff. These attempts
- [Press Release: Aleppo’s Medics Under Attack. <br>SAMS Facilities and Medical Equipment in Eastern Aleppo Seized by the Government](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-aleppos-medics-attack-sams-facilities-medical-equipment-eastern-aleppo-seized-government/) - For Immediate Release December 6, 2016 Washington, DC - After more than 100 days of siege, over 2,000 airstrikes, and the closure of all hospitals in eastern Aleppo, it is with a heavy heart that SAMS announces that our facilities and staff can no longer operate in the city. Our facilities have been seized by
- [Press Release: Medical Facilities Face an Unprecedented Number of Attacks as the Offensive in Aleppo Escalates](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-medical-facilities-face-unprecedented-number-attacks-offensive-aleppo-escalates/) - For Immediate Release November 16, 2016 Washington, D.C. - Earlier today, two hospitals, including a children’s hospital, and the Central Blood Bank in eastern Aleppo City were reportedly hit by 10 barrel bombs, killing more than 19 people, including children, and injuring many. In the past five days, there have been 13 attacks on medical
- [Unconventional Weapons Target Civilians in East Ghouta and Aleppo Countryside](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/unconventional-weapons-target-civilians-east-ghouta-aleppo-countryside/) - For Immediate Release November 8, 2016 Washington, DC - Aerial attacks using unconventional weapons on East Ghouta have intensified over the past three days. Yesterday, a series of attacks, including incendiary weapons, chemical agents, and cluster bombs, killed one civilian and injured 32, five of whom were treated for severe burn wounds. On the same
- [Press Release: SAMS and 72 Other Syrian NGOs Suspend Coordination with the UN Whole of Syria (WoS) Response Mechanism](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-sams-72-syrian-ngos-suspend-coordination-un-whole-syria-wos-response-mechanism/) - For Immediate Release September 8, 2016 Washington, DC - Today, SAMS, along with 72 other Syrian NGOs (SNGOs) released a public letter expressing concerns over the recent actions of UN agencies based in Damascus, Syria. The 73 signatories provide critical humanitarian assistance to over 7 million Syrians, over 6 million of whom are in Syria.
- [SAMS Doctors Address Humanitarian Crisis in Aleppo to UN Security Council](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-sams-doctors-address-humanitarian-crisis-in-aleppo-to-un-security-council/) - For Immediate Release August 8, 2016 New York, NY - This morning, Dr. Zaher Sahloul, a critical care specialist and Past President & Senior Adviser to the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), and Dr. Samer Attar, an orthopedic surgeon, volunteer physician and leading member at SAMS, gave their first-hand and expert accounts of the medical
- [SAMS Remembers Victims of the East Ghouta Sarin Gas Attack, August 21, 2013](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-remembers-victims-of-the-east-ghouta-sarin-gas-attack-august-21-2013/) - SAMS's Dr. Tennari on chemical attacks in Syria. “One victim of a chemical attack is one too many. Today, on this tragic date, we remember the victims of the East Ghouta attack and all victims of chemical attacks in Syria.” - Dr. Ahmad Tarakji, SAMS President Three years ago, more than 1,200 had their lives
- [Conjoined Twins Passed Away While Awaiting Evacuation.  SAMS Warned This Would Happen.](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-conjoined-twins-passed-away-while-awaiting-evacuation-sams-warned-this-would-happen/) - For Immediate Release August 24, 2016 This morning, Moaz and Nawras al-Hishoysh, the conjoined twins born with two conjoined hearts, passed away in Damascus while awaiting medical evacuation. Born on July 23, the twins were evacuated from their home in the besieged town of East Ghouta on August 12 by the Syrian Arab Red Crescent
- [SAMS Treats Victims of Incendiary Weapon Attacks in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-sams-treats-victims-incendiary-weapon-attacks-syria/) - For Immediate Release September 1, 2016 Washington, DC - Early this morning, a SAMS-supported hospital in Hama received victims of an incendiary weapon massacre from nearby Suran, including children, women, and the elderly. Some of the children arrived at the hospital burned beyond recognition. At least 13 people were killed and an estimated 30 to
- [167th Chemical Weapons Use in Syria Reported in Besieged Eastern Aleppo City](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-167th-chemical-weapons-use-syria-reported-besieged-eastern-aleppo-city/) - For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 6, 2016 This morning, Alsukari neighborhood in besieged eastern Aleppo City was attacked by three barrel bombs filled with suspected chlorine gas. Initial reports recorded more than 150 casualties suffering chlorine gas inhalation, including many children and women. Victims were taken to three different hospitals. A SAMS-supported hospital in eastern Aleppo City
- [Press Release: SAMS Joins InterAction's $1.2 Billion Pledge in Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-sams-joins-interactions-1-2-billion-pledge-refugee-humanitarian-assistance/) - InterAction Pledges $1.2 billion in Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance SAMS joins 30 international NGOs in committing over $1 billion in private resources to help address global refugee crisis over the next three years. WASHINGTON, DC - In advance of President Obama’s upcoming Leaders’ Summit on Refugees, the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) and 30 other
- [More than 150 Killed in Aleppo Over the Past Three Days](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/2902/) - For Immediate Release September 23, 2016 Washington, D.C.- A large-scale aerial bombardment campaign has intensified in the past three days over eastern Aleppo City and rural areas of the governorate, killing 158 civilians, including infants, women, and children. SAMS medical personnel on the ground reported the use of cluster bombs and illegal incendiary weapons, along with
- [Two of Aleppo's Largest Hospitals Targeted and Out of Service.  Six ICU Beds Left to Treat 300,000 Civilians Under Siege](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/two-aleppos-largest-hospitals-targeted-service-six-icu-beds-left-treat-300000-civilians-siege/) - For Immediate Release September 28, 2016 Washington, D.C. - This morning at approximately 4:00 am, two SAMS-supported hospitals, two of the largest in eastern Aleppo City, were targeted-- one by an airstrike and one by artillery shelling-- and were severely damaged, forcing the facilities to go out of service. The attacks on one hospital, known as
- [Urgent: Conjoined Twins in Need of Immediate Evacuation from Syria](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/urgent-conjoined-twins-in-need-of-immediate-evacuation-from-syria/) - Dear SAMS members and supporters, My name is Dr. Mohamad Katoub. I am writing to tell you about Moaz and Nawras, two infants from my hometown of East Ghouta, who need your help. Moaz and Nawras are conjoined twins that were born on July 23, 2016 in the Zahra hospital in East Ghouta, a town that
- [SAMS Urges The International Community To Act Immediately To Prevent The Siege Of Aleppo And Protect Medical Personnel And Civilians](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-urges-the-international-community-to-act-immediately-to-prevent-the-siege-of-aleppo-and-protect-medical-personnel-and-civilians/) - For Immediate Release July 18, 2016 Washington, D.C.- On Saturday, July 16, a SAMS-supported hospital in eastern Aleppo City was hit by four barrel bombs, four naval mines, and two air-to-surface missiles, severely injuring six medical personnel and seven patients. The hospital was severely damaged and the nearby SAMS-supported nursing school was completely destroyed. The
- [Press Release: SAMS & PHR Launch Report on Conditions in Besieged Madaya](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-sams-phr-launch-report-on-conditions-in-besieged-madaya/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 12, 2016 Despite Aid Deliveries, Besieged Syrians in Madaya Starving to Death Report from Physicians for Human Rights and Syrian American Medical Society shows deteriorating health conditions in Syrian town MEDIA CONTACTS: Lobna Hassairi, Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS); lobna.hassairi@sams-usa.net;+1 202.250.9168 Civilians in Syria’s besieged town of Madaya are dying from malnutrition,
- [From Our Family to Yours, Eid Mubarak!](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/from-our-family-to-yours-eid-mubarak/) - It's now five years into the Syrian crisis. Our brave physicians and nurses have selflessly dedicated their lives to serving others and saving lives, while risking their own. Many have not seen their families for months, but they have treated every patient like a family member. As people are being starved in Madaya and other besieged areas
- [SAMS Aleppo Hospital Damaged by Targeted Airstrike](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-aleppo-hospital-damaged-by-targeted-airstrike/) - For Immediate Release June 15, 2016 Washington, DC: On Tuesday, June 14 at around 9:00 PM in Aleppo, a hospital supported by the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) in eastern Aleppo City was severely damaged when an airstrike struck about 30 meters away from the main entrance to the hospital. There were no casualties reported,
- [Ban Ki-moon Attends Syrian NGO Session at  World Humanitarian Summit](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/ban-ki-moon-attends-syrian-ngo-session-at-world-humanitarian-summit/) - For Immediate Release Mary 26, 2015 Istanbul, Turkey - On May 24 at the World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, Turkey, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon attended a side event organized by the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), along with the Syrian Relief Network, Syria Relief and Development, Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations
- [Al-Waer: The Forgotten Besieged Neighborhood  in the City of Homs](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/al-waer-the-forgotten-besieged-neighborhood-in-the-city-of-homs/) - For Immediate Release May 16, 2016 Washington, D.C.- On May 12, a joint aid convoy of the U.N. and Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) was denied entry to the besieged town of Daraya, on the outskirts of Damascus. This convoy would have been the first humanitarian convoy to be delivered since Daraya was
- [SAMS on Targeted Attacks on Hospitals: These are War Crimes.](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-on-targeted-attacks-on-hospitals-these-are-war-crimes/) - For Immediate Release April 29, 2016 Washington, D.C. - Earlier this morning, a Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations (UOSSM)-supported primary health care facility in the Al Marja neighborhood of Aleppo City was hit by targeted missile strikes. The facility was completely destroyed. This facility saw over 2,000 consultations per month. As
- [Looking Ahead: A Message from the SAMS President](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/looking-ahead-a-message-from-the-sams-president/) - Dear Members, Staff, and Supporters, I am honored to share with you all that SAMS has achieved a 50% growth in the last year thanks to its dedicated staff and doctors, and a well-defined shared vision. Last year, we were able to extend our services to support new facilities, and reach far more
- [Bringing Humanitarian and Medical Relief to Refugees Worldwide](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/bringing-humanitarian-and-medical-relief-to-refugees-worldwide/) - For Immediate Release April 18, 2016 Washington, D.C.- This week, the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) has launched SAMS Global Response (SGR), a global platform that seeks to provide quality healthcare to refugees and affected populations by leveraging its expertise in leading and organizing medical missions in challenging confirms and network of medical professionals.
- [Press Release: Three Boys Killed by a Landmine in Madaya](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-three-boys-killed-by-a-landmine-in-madaya/) - For Immediate Release March 30, 2016 Washington, D.C.- Three boys - two brothers, Ali Othman Dalati, 6, and Mohamad Wassim Dalati, 7, and their friend Yusef Mohamad Ammar, 7 - died this morning when a landmine exploded in Bukkin, a small town northern of Madaya. They were heading home from school. About 150 meters from
- [SAMS Mourns Death of Dr. Mohammed Alkos](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-mourns-death-of-dr-mohammed-alkos/) - SAMS mourns the tragic death of our dear colleague and friend, Dr. Mohammed Alkos, who was killed this morning by a sniper. Dr. Alkos, a heroic general surgeon, was living in the besieged town of Zabadani, a neighboring town to Madaya. Dr. Alkos worked in a SAMS-supported field hospital. He was the only remaining physician
- [Press Release:  Deadly Missile Attacks on Hospitals and School in Aleppo and Idlib](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-deadly-missile-attacks-on-hospitals-and-school-in-aleppo-and-idlib/) - For Immediate Release February 16, 2016 Washington, D.C.- Yesterday, February 15, four hospitals and a school in provinces of Aleppo and Idlib were struck by airstrikes and missile attacks, leaving civilian casualties, including women and children. Two of the four hospitals attacked were supported by SAMS, another one was supported by Doctors Without
- [Press Release: SAMS Releases Report on Madaya: Starvation Under Siege](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/madaya-siege-report/) - For Immediate Release January 8, 2016 Washington, DC - Civilians in the besieged town of Madaya are suffering from staggering levels of need. Up to 40,000 civilians are starving, forced to resort to eating plants, insects, and even cats to survive. SAMS's latest report, Madaya: Starvation Under Siege, underscores the horrors that civilians are
- [Urgent: Support Besieged and Starving Civilians of Madaya](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/urgent-support-besieged-and-starving-civilians-of-madaya/) - "My only dream is to have a piece of bread." - Umm Mohamad, 52, Madaya "Madaya is like another world. Everyone is starving." - Loay, 28, Madaya Civilians in Madaya, a besieged city in rural Damascus, are facing staggering levels of need.Up to 40,000 civilians are starving to death after living under
- [Press Release: 3 Health Facilities Attacked in Syria on Christmas](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-3-health-facilities-attacked-in-syria-on-christmas/) - For Immediate Release December 29, 2015 Washington, DC - On Christmas day, three hospitals in Aleppo were struck by air-to-surface missiles, with one of the hospitals being hit again the next day by barrel bombs. On December 25 at around 9:30 p.m., Syria Relief and Development (SRD)’s Baghdad field hospital in Aleppo was attacked by two air-to-surface missiles
- [Press Release: Syrian Medical NGOs Gather in Geneva to Call for Protection of Hospitals](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-syrian-medical-ngos-gather-in-geneva-to-call-for-protection-of-hospitals/) - For Immediate Release December 15, 2015 Geneva, Switzerland - The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) joined four of the other leading Syrian medical organizations for the 'Protecting Hospitals & Health Workers in Syria' conference in Geneva, Switzerland on December 11. The conference was organized by SAMS,Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations (UOSSM), Physicians Across Continents, Syrian Expatriate
- [Press Release: 4 Week Premature Baby Delivered from Dead Mother After Douma Attacks](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-4-week-premature-baby-delivered-from-dead-mother-after-douma-attacks/) - For Immediate Release December 8, 2015 Washington, DC - In Douma, East Ghouta, a 4 week premature baby was delivered from his dead mother after aerial attacks hit residential areas. The baby boy was delivered by cesarean section after his mother was killed in a missile attack. Dr. Saif Aldeen Khobieh, who had been working in
- [Action Alert: Support Refugee Resettlement  & Civilian Protection for Syrians](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/action-alert-support-refugee-resettlement-civilian-protection-for-syrians/) - Last week, the House of Representatives voted to sharply increase the security screening of Syrian and Iraqi refugees, a measure that would essentially halt the refugee resettlement process. This measure is one of many pieces of legislation that have been proposed in the past week in order to prevent Syrian refugee resettlement in the United States. It
- [Press Release: Only Forensic Doctor in East Ghouta Killed, Along with 18 Others, in Aerial Attack on Medical Clinic in Besieged Douma](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-only-forensic-doctor-in-east-ghouta-killed-along-with-18-others-in-aerial-attack-on-medical-clinic-in-besieged-douma/) - For Immediate Release November 19, 2015 Washington, DC - Beginning at 10am on Thursday, November 19, airstrikes, surface-to-surface missiles, and cluster bombs hit civilian areas of besieged Douma, East Ghouta, leading to the deaths of 19 people including one doctor. Dr. Mohamad Taha Allamadani was killed in a strike on a primary health
- [5 Actions You Can Take to Support Refugee Resettlement Today!](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/5-actions-you-can-take-to-support-refugee-resettlement-today/) - Following the horrific attacks in Paris that killed 129 people, there has been a rise in anti-Syrian refugee rhetoric coming from U.S. governors, Congresspeople, and policymakers. Governors across the United States have been announcing their refusal to allow Syrian refugees to resettle in their states. Some Members of Congress have introduced legislation that would halt
- [SAMS Statement on Anti-Syrian Refugee Declarations](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-statement-on-anti-syrian-refugee-declarations/) - For Immediate Release November 17, 2015 Washington, DC - As a non-political, Syrian American led humanitarian organization, SAMS strongly supports the U.S. refugee resettlement program, which resettles tens of thousands of refugees from around the world each year, and calls for all government leaders to maintain policy stances that are open-hearted to the most
- [Press Release: SAMS Mourns Victims of Paris, Beirut](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-mourns-victims-of-paris-beirut/) - For Immediate Release November 16, 2015 Washington, DC - The Syrian American Medical Society mourns the victims of the horrific attacks in Paris and Beirut, and the ongoing violence in Syria. SAMS condemns in the greatest terms these inhumane attacks against civilians, and stands with the survivors, families of victims, and communities in
- [Press Release: 78 Killed, Hundreds Injured in Multiple Attacks on Besieged Town of Douma](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-78-killed-hundreds-injured-in-multiple-attacks-on-besieged-town-of-douma/) - For Immediate Release November 2, 2015 Washington, DC - In the last three days, the besieged town of Douma in Rural Damascus was targeted multiple times by aerial attacks, killing at least 78 people, injuring at least 530 people, and destroying a medical point. Civil defense members gather dead bodies following Douma attacks.
- [Press Release:  Two Medical Staff Killed in Russian Airstrikes on Sarmin](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-two-medical-staff-killed-in-russian-airstrikes-on-sarmin/) - For Immediate Release October 22, 2015 Washington, DC - Around 1pm on Tuesday, October 20, a SAMS polyclinic in Sarmin, Idlib was targeted by Russian airstrikes using air-to-surface missiles. Roughly ten minutes after the first strike, during which time medical personnel and civilians rushed to the hospital to rescue the injured, the hospital was
- [Press Release: SAMS Calls on Russia to End the Targeting of Hospitals and Civilians](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-sams-calls-on-russiato-end-the-targeting-of-hospitals-and-civilians/) - For Immediate Release October 19, 2015 Washington, DC - Russian airstrikes over the weekend targeted the only two hospitals in southern Aleppo, forcing both facilities to shut down and evacuate patients. Medical personnel on the ground are calling for the immediate supply of additional medical aid, ambulances, tents, mattresses, blankets, food, and baby milk to
- [SAMS Remembers Dr. Khaled Kandil](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-remembers-dr-khaled-kandil/) - For Immediate Release October 13, 2015 Washington, DC - SAMS is sad to announce the passing of Dr. Khaled Kandil, an exemplary SAMS-supported doctor and medical leader from Idlib, Syria. Dr. Kandil developed lung cancer one year ago and passed away on Sunday, October 12. Prior to the conflict, Dr. Kandil demonstrated true compassion by
- [Press Release: Secretary of State John Kerry Recognizes SAMS](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-secretary-of-state-john-kerry-recognizes-sams/) - For Immediate Release October 13, 2015 Washington, DC - On Friday, October 9, Secretary of State John Kerry commended SAMS for its work during his remarks at the 2015 Global Diaspora Week Launch Event. The State Department's Global Diaspora Week highlights the work of diaspora communities throughout the United States and their contributions to the
- [Press Release: SAMS Responds to Russian Airstrikes on 3 Medical Facilities](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-sams-responds-to-russian-airstrikes-on-3-medical-facilities/) - For Immediate Release October 7, 2015 Washington, DC - On Friday, October 2, Russian airstrikes hit a field hospital in northern Hama causing severe damage to the facility. Two nurses and a hospital guard were injured in the attack. Medication, supplies, an electric generator, and the only ambulance for the facility were critically damaged. The
- [Press Release: At Least 33 Killed in Russian  Airstrikes on Homs Near Hospital](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-at-least-33-killed-in-russian-airstrikes-on-homs-near-hospital/) - For Immediate Release September 30, 2015 Washington, DC- Russian airstrikes in Homs today have led to the deaths of at least 33 individuals, including 1 civil defender and 3 children. Ground sources have confirmed that 6 of the deaths were in Rastan, 11 in Zafaraneh, 17 in Talbiseh, and 2 in Makramiah and Ghantou. All SAMS-supported
- [Press Release: 3 Medical Staff Killed in Airstrikes  on Underground Hospital in Kafr Batna](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-3-medical-staff-killed-in-airstrikes-on-underground-hospital-in-kafr-batna/) - For Immediate Release September 28, 2015 Washington, DC - A SAMS-supported field hospital in Kafr Batna, Rural Damascus was directly targeted by at least 6 Syrian government airstrikes today, causing the deaths of 3 medical professionals, dozens of injuries, and destruction to the hospital. It is now inoperative, and all other medical facilities
- [What You Can Do to Help Syrian Refugees TODAY](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/what-you-can-do-to-help-syrian-refugees-today/) - "We want the world's attention on us so that they can prevent this from happening to others. Let this be the last." - Abdullah Kurdi, father of Aylan Kurdi Over the past few weeks, the world has seen the Syrian refugee crisis grow more desperate than ever. The viral picture of 3-year-old Aylan Kurdi,
- [Press Release: SAMS Hospital Sees Mustard Gas Victims in Mare'e, Aleppo](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-sams-hospital-sees-mustard-gas/) - For Immediate Release August 23, 2015 Washington, DC - More than 50 shells fell on civilian areas in Mare'e, northern Aleppoon Friday. Following these attacks, a SAMS field hospital in Mare'e received numerous patients with shrapnel wounds and more than 23 civilians exhibiting symptoms of chemical exposure. Initial symptoms included respiratory
- [Press Release: SAMS Declares Douma Disaster Zone after Massacre, Over 112 Killed](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-sams-declares-douma-disaster-zone-after-massacre-over-112-killed/) - For Immediate Release August 17, 2015 Washington, DC - Over the last few days, SAMS health workers have treated hundreds of patients from the Syrian government's deadly airstrikes on Douma, Rural Damascus. Residential neighborhoods and the central market have been targeted using heat-seeking missiles. There have been 112 people killed so far from these
- [SAMS Calls for Civilian Protection in Light of Unprecedented Barrel Bombing](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/july-4-bb/) - For Immediate Release July 6, 2015 Washington, DC - The weekend of July 4 marked a deadly and ongoing escalation in the use of barrel bombs against civilians, particularly in Rif Damascus, Daraa, Hama, Aleppo, and Idlib. SAMS field sources report at least 60 barrel bombs were dropped over the city of Zabadani in
- [Press Release: Chlorine Attacks and Barrel Bombs Devastate Idlib on Thursday](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-chlorine-attacks-and-barrel-bombs-devastate-idlib-on-thursday/) - For Immediate Release May 8, 2015 Washington, DC - At least three incidents of chlorine-filled barrel bombs being dropped on the Idlib governorate were reported on Thursday. A SAMS-supported hospital near Kansafra, Idlib treated 25 people suffering from chemical exposure from one of these attacks. Additionally, a barrel bomb attack hit a SAMS-supported hospital in
- [Press Release: 19-Year-Old Medical Volunteer Killed in Targeted Shelling on Douma](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-19-year-old-medical-volunteer-killed-in-targeted-shelling-on-douma/) - For Immediate Release May 7, 2015 Washington, DC - A 19-year-old Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) volunteer was killed yesterday in Douma, rural Damascus, as the SARC Douma branch was targeted by shelling. The SARC Douma branch was targeted on the same day that a SARC convoy bringing life-saving medical equipment into besieged
- [Press Release: Aleppo Hospital Hit by Barrel Bomb, Underground Infrastructure Saves Lives](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-aleppo-hospital-hit-by-barrel-bomb-underground-infrastructure-saves-lives/) - For Immediate Release April 28, 2015 Washington, DC - A barrel bomb dropped from a government helicopter hit a SAMS-supported facility in Aleppo today at 1:20pm. The barrel bomb went through the roof of the operating room in the basement of the facility, damaging the hospital's infrastructure and destroying essential medical equipment. The
- [Press Release: East Ghouta to Run Out of Dialysis Supplies in 2 Weeks, Deaths Expected](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-east-ghouta-to-run-out-of-dialysis-supplies-in-2-weeks-deaths-expected/) - For Immediate Release April 10, 2015 Washington DC - A critical lack of dialysis equipment and supplies has led to the death of 10 patients in Eastern Ghouta, and all remaining supplies are expected to run out in the next two weeks. This immediately threatens the lives of 23 patients at a hemodialysis clinic, the only unit
- [Press Release: SAMS Warns of Impending  Humanitarian Disaster in Idlib](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-sams-warns-of-impending-humanitarian-disaster-in-idlib/) - For Immediate Release April 1, 2015 Washington, DC - The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is gravely concerned about an impending humanitarian disaster as the situation in Idlib, northwestern Syria, rapidly escalates. SAMS hospitals have seen victims from at least five chemical attacks in the last two weeks, and at least two hospitals
- [Press Release: SAMS Thanks U.S. for Leadership at Kuwait Pledging Conference for Syria](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-sams-thanks-u-s-for-leadership-at-kuwait-pledging-conference-for-syria/) - For Immediate Release March 31, 2015 Washington, DC - SAMS thanks the U.S. government for its generous pledge of $507 million at the Third International Humanitarian Pledging Conference for Syria in Kuwait. The U.S. was the single largest donor at the conference. Ambassador Samantha Power attended the conference in Kuwait on behalf of the U.S.
- [Press Release: SAMS Hospital in Idlib Sees 5th Instance of Chemical Attack in 10 Days](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-sams-hospital-in-idlib-sees-5th-instance-of-chemical-attack-in-10-days/) - For Immediate Release March 26, 2015 Washington, DC - The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is gravely concerned about the ongoing use of chemical agents as a weapon in Idlib, northwestern Syria and asks the UN Security Council to act quickly to protect Syrian civilians from the use of internationally prohibited chemical agents.
- [Press Release: SAMS Hospital Treats over 120 from Chemical Attack in Sarmin, Idlib](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-sams-hospital-treats-over-120-severely-injured-from-chemical-attack-in-sarmin-idlib-and-condemns-attack/) - For Immediate Release March 17, 2015 Washington, DC - The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) condemns in the strongest possible terms the use of a chemical agent in Sarmin, Idlib in northwestern Syria and asks the UN Security Council to act quickly to protect Syrian civilians from the use of internationally prohibited chemical
- [SAMS Releases New Report: "Syrian Medical Voices from the Ground"](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-releases-new-report-syrian-medical-voices-from-the-ground/) - For Immediate Release March 3, 2015 Washington, DC - "Working in a field hospital is like death," said a Syrian general practitioner from Idlib, describing medical practice while under assault from barrel bombs and other attacks. Another doctor from Aleppo recounted, "I cannot forget the sight of amputated limbs, severed heads, and horrible
- [Press Release: SAMS remembers the remarkable lives of UNC shooting victims and their humanitarian work for Syria](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-sams-remembers-the-remarkable-lives-of-unc-shooting-victims-and-their-humanitarian-work-for-syria/) - For Immediate Release February 11, 2015 Washington, DC - SAMS mourns the loss of Deah Shaddy Barakat, 23; his wife, Yusor Abu-Salha, 21; and her sister, Razan Abu-Salha, 19. All three were shot and killed on Tuesday evening at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill campus. Deah Barakat was studying dentistry
- [Press Release: SAMS Condemns Brutal Eastern Ghouta Massacre & Calls for Urgent Aid Response](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-sams-condemns-brutal-eastern-ghouta-massacre-calls-for-urgent-aid-response/) - For Immediate Release February 9, 2015 Washington, DC - SAMS condemns the intense and brutal assaults of Eastern Ghouta and the shelling of Damascus, and calls for an urgent humanitarian and medical response from the international community. The last five days have brought immense suffering to the hundreds of thousands of civilians trapped in besieged
- [Medical Success: One Year Without Polio in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/medical-success-one-year-without-polio-in-syria/) - For Immediate Release January 30, 2015 Washington, DC - It has been one year since the last polio case was reported in Syria. This great achievement is a testament to those involved in the polio outbreak response, particularly the Polio Control Task Force of which SAMS is a member, and the Syrian medical personnel on
- [SAMS Stands in Solidarity with Japan After Civilian Killing](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/sams-stands-in-solidarity-with-japan-after-civilian-killing/) - For Immediate Release January 26, 2015 Washington, DC - The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) sends its deepest condolences to the Japanese people after the recent killing of Haruna Yukawa by the Islamic State (ISIS). A video released online Saturday confirmed the killing and announced a new threat against fellow hostage Kenji Goto. Haruna Yukawa
- [Emergency Response for Syrians Hit by Storm](https://sams-usa.net/press_release/press-release-emergency-response-for-syrians-hit-by-storm/)

## Media Posts

- [Meet Fatima, one of our beneficiaries in Jordan](https://sams-usa.net/media_post/meet-fatima-one-of-our-beneficiaries-in-jordan-2/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation.
- [A SAMS Delegation Visits Northwest Syria, February 2021](https://sams-usa.net/media_post/a-sams-delegation-visits-northwest-syria-february-2021/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation.
- [Meet Fatima, one of our beneficiaries in Jordan](https://sams-usa.net/media_post/meet-fatima-one-of-our-beneficiaries-in-jordan/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation.
- [SAMS Distributes Heating Fuel to Schools in NW Syria](https://sams-usa.net/media_post/sams-distributes-heating-fuel-to-schools-in-nw-syria/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation.
- [10 Years of Crisis in Syria: SAMS Impact](https://sams-usa.net/media_post/10-years-of-crisis-in-syria-sams-impact/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation.
- [World Refugee Day 2021: Together we heal, learn and shine](https://sams-usa.net/media_post/world-refugee-day-2021-together-we-heal-learn-and-shine/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation.
- [SAMS President, Dr. Mufaddal Hamadeh, Visits Al-Shifaa Hospital](https://sams-usa.net/media_post/sams-president-dr-mufaddal-hamadeh-visits-al-shifaa-hospital/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation.
- [SAMS 2020 Impact](https://sams-usa.net/media_post/sams-2020-impact/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation.
- [SAMS COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts in Greece](https://sams-usa.net/media_post/sams-covid-19-mitigation-efforts-in-greece/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation.
- [SAMS Oncology Center in Idlib](https://sams-usa.net/media_post/sams-oncology-center-in-idlib/)
- [Amber Heard Partners with SAMS to Launch PSS Programs for Syrian Refugee Women in Lebanon](https://sams-usa.net/media_post/amber-heard-partners-with-sams-to-launch-pss-programs-for-syrian-refugee-women-in-lebanon/)
- [SAMS' MHPSS Programs in Jordan Supported by Schooner Foundation](https://sams-usa.net/media_post/sams-mhpss-programs-in-jordan-supported-by-schooner-foundation/)
- [SAMS Jordan Medical Mission: Meet Dr. Wael Al Husami, July 2017](https://sams-usa.net/media_post/sams-jordan-medical-mission-meet-dr-wael-al-husami-july-2017/)
- [SAMS Jordan Medical Mission: Meet Dr. Bilal Safadi, July 2017](https://sams-usa.net/media_post/sams-jordan-medical-mission-meet-dr-bilal-safadi-july-2017/)
- [WWE Wrestler Sami Zayn Launches Campaign with SAMS](https://sams-usa.net/media_post/wwe-wrestler-sami-zayn-launches-campaign-sams/)

## News

- [SANA: Idlib launches aid projects, lays hospital foundation under “Loyalty to Idlib”](https://sams-usa.net/news/sana-idlib-launches-aid-projects-lays-hospital-foundation-under-loyalty-to-idlib/) - 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 healthcare services, especially for women
- [SANA: Syrian doctors from US perform specialized cardiac surgeries in Idlib](https://sams-usa.net/news/sana-syrian-doctors-from-us-perform-specialized-cardiac-surgeries-in-idlib/) - 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.
- [National Geographic- Fighting Polio Amid the Chaos of Syria’s Civil War](https://sams-usa.net/news/national-geographic/) - BAB AL SALAM, SYRIAThe rebel fighter in charge refused to let the strangers pass their position. Gun battles were rocking Aleppo's Bab al-Nasr neighborhood, and the road ahead was packed with government snipers who shot at anything that moved. The rebel also doubted the strangers' motives. What were these two men doing at his frontline
- [PBS- In Syria, Darkness Takes On New Meaning After Four Years of War](https://sams-usa.net/news/pbs/) - The Syrian civil war enters its fifth bloody year this weekend. And the future looks dark for Syrians — both metaphorically and literally. New satellite images, released by a coalition of 130 humanitarian and human rights organizations on Wednesday, show that 83 percent of the lights over Syria have gone black since the conflict began. Syrians
- [New York Times- The Carnage of Barrel Bombs in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/news/new-york-times-2/) - ALEPPO, Syria — MARWAN was on the operating table when the lights blinked and fizzled out. I turned on the headlamp I wear for situations like these, but it flickered, indicating low batteries. The nurse to my left pulled her cellphone from her pocket and turned it on, creating the only light in the pitch-black
- [The Washington Post-  Hundreds of medical workers have been killed in Syria, almost wiping out health care](https://sams-usa.net/news/washington-post/) - The fourth anniversary of Syria’s civil war this week has prompted a brutal accounting of the conflict’s human cost: 210,000 dead and 840,000 wounded, an average life expectancy at birth that has plummeted by about 20 years since the fighting started. The crisis has also ravaged the one group of people who might have been able to reduce those numbers: health workers.
- [The Daily News- Longview doctor returns from trip to refugee camp in Jordan](https://sams-usa.net/news/the-daily-news/) - Civil war has prevented Dr. Majd Isreb from returning home to Syria, but it hasn’t stopped him from helping his fellow countrymen. Isreb, a kidney specialist at St. John Medical Center in Longview, recently returned from a 10-day trip to Jordan to care for Syrian refugees in the Zaatari camp, the main refugee settlement in
- [Wall Street Journal- Aleppo Diary: The Carnage from Syrian Barrel Bombs By SAMS's Dr. Samer Attar](https://sams-usa.net/news/wall-street-journal/) - ‘Were you able to sew it back on?” That was the question a 9-year-old Syrian boy asked me when he woke from surgery. His hand was obliterated after a helicopter dropped a barrel bomb on his school. All I could do was clean his wound, wrap it with gauze, and tell him he was going
- [NBC News- Tears as U.N. Council Hears from Witness to Alleged Syrian Chlorine Attack](https://sams-usa.net/news/nbc-news/) - UNITED NATIONS — U.N. Security Council members were moved to tears Thursday as the first eyewitness to the latest suspected chlorine attacks on civilians in Syria emerged from the country to give a graphic eyewitness account of dying children. A Syrian doctor who treated victims from a half-dozen attacks over the past month, Mohamed Tennari,
- [Syria Deeply- The 'Slow Death' Report: Why the U.N. has Grossly Underestimated the Number of Syrians Living Under Siege](https://sams-usa.net/news/syria-deeply/) - THE UNITED NATIONS has grossly underestimated the number of people living under siege by both the Assad government and rebel forces, a Syrian medical association has charged. In a report entitled “Slow Death”, the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) said 640,200 Syrians are currently living in at least 49 besieged communities across Syria, more than three
- [CNN- Chlorine Gas Attack Reported in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/news/cnn-2/) - A new horrific video shows a family with three small children suffering from a chlorine gas attack in Syria. CNN's Atika Shubert has the details.
- [CNN- Choking Agents Mark New Low in Syria by SAMS's Dr. Zaher Sahloul](https://sams-usa.net/news/cnn/) - "I tried to scream, but I couldn't take a deep breath. No one noticed when I tried to scream -- everyone was overwhelmed by the number of victims." I sat with my colleague Moustafa, a nurse in his early 20s, at a field hospital in Sarmin, Syria, as he described the chaos in his hospital
- [Vice News- ‘They Will Die There': Video Shows Starvation Inside Madaya Clinic Run by a Vet](https://sams-usa.net/news/vice-news/) - After three years under siege, mass starvation, and relentless airstrikes, the people of Madaya didn't think it could get much worse. Then their only doctor disappeared in the middle of the night. In the besieged Syrian town, which made international headlines in January when photos of its starving residents spread around the world, the only
- [CNN International- Syrian doctor: 'Aleppo is burning'](https://sams-usa.net/news/cnn-international-2/) - Michael Holmes talks to Dr. Osama Abu El Ezz, a surgeon from Aleppo, after a deadly airstrike on a pediatric hospital leaves several of his friends dead.
- [New York Times- In Aleppo, We Are Running Out of Coffins By SAMS's Dr. Osama Abo Ezz](https://sams-usa.net/news/new-york-times-3/) - ALEPPO, Syria — LAST week, Syrian or Russian jets bombed Al Quds hospital, in the eastern part of the divided city of Aleppo. At least 50 people lost their lives, and some 80 more were injured. Among those killed in the attack was my dear friend and colleague, Dr. Muhammad Wassim Mo’az, a kind man
- [CNN International- Aleppo doctor 'served 200,000' before death](https://sams-usa.net/news/cnn-international/) - Dr. Iyad Azrak talks to CNN's Hala Gorani about Dr. Muhammad Waseem Maaz, who was killed in a recent airstrike on a hospital in Aleppo.
- [CNN International- Trapped and dying: No help for terminally ill Syrian boy](https://sams-usa.net/news/cnn-international-3/) - Eko refugee camp, Greece (CNN)Sunbeams stream through the white canvas wall of the tent, bouncing off the crib and bedding and making it glow in bright colors: red, green, yellow. Inside its mesh walls, barely breathing, 6-year-old Alyaman Daar lies dying. Alyaman and his family fled Syria when the country's bloody civil war meant they
- [Fox News- They are bombing babies in Aleppo-- It is time to make them stop By SAMS's Dr. Osama Abo Ezz.](https://sams-usa.net/news/fox-news/) - I am a general surgeon in Aleppo City, on the front lines of the Syrian conflict. This past month has seen an escalation of aerial bombardment on Aleppo that has brought the city to a tipping point of desperation. Over the past two months there has been a tenfold increase on airstrikes on my town,
- [BBC World- Aleppo: 'Doctors and nurses eat and sleep and work in the hospital'](https://sams-usa.net/news/bbc-world/) - Dr Zaher Sahloul is one of three physicians from Chicago, USA who have travelled to the Syrian war-torn city of Aleppo to offer support to the doctors there. He says he has been staying "at a hospital that was bombed several times and the people in Aleppo built it underground for protection". His story offers
- [NPR- Syrian City Of Aleppo Is In Short Supply Of Medical Specialists](https://sams-usa.net/news/npr/) - David Greene talks to Syrian-American Dr. Zaher Sahloul, who was in Syria visiting Aleppo, meeting with the few physicians who have remained in the besieged city and their critically injured patients.
- [Los Angeles Times- Doctors travel a dangerous road to help ease the horrors of war-torn Aleppo, Syria](https://sams-usa.net/news/los-angeles-times/) - Along a stretch of two-lane highway outside Syria’s embattled city of Aleppo, government snipers, artillery and airstrikes can target everything that moves. Drivers traverse it at high speed, slowing only to swerve around bomb craters. Parts of the road are protected by earthen berms or heaps of old vehicles — the remains of cars, buses and trucks destroyed en route.
- [CNN International- Doctor witnesses tragedy during the siege of Aleppo](https://sams-usa.net/news/cnn-international-4/) - CNN's Nima Elbagir profiles a doctor trying to help amid the horror and rubble in Aleppo, Syria.
- [NBC News- U.S. Doctor: 300,000 Face Death or Starvation in Aleppo, Syria](https://sams-usa.net/news/nbc-news-2/) - An American doctor treating the horrific injuries suffered by Syrian civilians has warned that the closure of a vital highway has put 300,000 people at risk of death and starvation. Dr. Samer Attar, a Chicago-based orthopedic surgeon who volunteered to help local medics in the embattled city of Aleppo, said last weekend's severing of the Castello
- [ABC News- Aleppo: Doctors under fire in Syrian city as forces target hospitals](https://sams-usa.net/news/abc-news-aleppo-doctors-fire-syrian-city-forces-target-hospitals/) - Aleppo: Doctors under fire in Syrian city as forces target hospitals American doctors are risking their lives to help victims of airstrikes in one of the world's most dangerous cities, Aleppo in Syria.
- [The Washington Post- A doctor’s plea to President Obama: Please act to save civilians in Syria By SAMS's Dr. Samer Attar](https://sams-usa.net/news/washington-post-doctors-plea-president-obama-please-act-save-civilians-syria-samss-dr-samer-attar/) - Samer Attar, a surgeon with Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, is a volunteer with the Syrian American Medical Society and the Aleppo City Medical Council. “Please don’t cut off my leg,” a Syrian man pleaded. He had been shopping when a missile hit a crowded market. The blast seared off his hair and charred his face.
- [itv NEWS- Doctors tell of 'horrifying' conditions in Aleppo as medical supplies run out](https://sams-usa.net/news/itv-news-doctors-tell-horrifying-conditions-aleppo-medical-supplies-run/) - Medical staff trapped in the Syrian city of Aleppo are starving as they work round the clock to treat patients with medical supplies which may run out in just two weeks. Here two doctors told ITV News what conditions are like in the war-torn country as they struggle to do their jobs with the constant
- [NPR- Doctor Says Syrian Town Is Starving For Food, Medical Care](https://sams-usa.net/news/npr-doctor-says-syrian-town-starving-food-medical-care/) - Dozens of people have starved to death in the besieged town of Madaya, where aid workers can't manage to get food or supplies. Renee Montagne talks with Syrian American Medical Society's Ammar Ghanem.
- [The Atlantic- The Virtual Surgeons of Syria](https://sams-usa.net/news/atlantic-virtual-surgeons-syria/) - Earlier this year, a Syrian American orthopedic surgeon was shopping with his two toddlers at a Walmart in Grand Rapids, Michigan, when he heard the familiar ping of a notification from WhatsApp, the encrypted messaging service: A teenager had been shot in the leg and the bullet had passed straight through his tibia. The fractured
- [The Wall Street Journal- Not Every 5-Year-Old Syrian Boy Makes It By SAMS's Dr. Zaher Sahloul](https://sams-usa.net/news/wall-street-journal-not-every-5-year-old-syrian-boy-makes-samss-dr-zaher-sahloul/) - ‘Say your final prayer,” the driver of the medical van whispered as we entered Aleppo, Syria, in late June. The stench of death filled the thick air as we raced over a bumpy road to get to the underground hospital, called M10, before darkness. It was my fifth mission to this ancient city, accompanied by
- [CBS News- Chicago Doctors Help Save Lives In Syrian Civil War](https://sams-usa.net/news/cbs-news-chicago-doctors-help-save-lives-syrian-civil-war/) - CHICAGO (CBS) – A haunting video of a dirty and bloodied little boy silently sitting in an ambulance was seen by millions of people around the world. 5-year-old Omran was pulled a week ago from rubble of his home following an airstrike in Syria. Chicago doctors are helping victims of the civil war in Syria
- [The Guardian- Aid groups suspend cooperation with UN in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/news/guardian-aid-groups-suspend-cooperation-un-syria/) - More than 70 aid groups have suspended cooperation with the UN in Syria and have demanded an immediate and transparent investigation into its operations in the country because of concerns the Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad, has gained “significant and substantial” influence over the relief effort. The coalition, which includes some of Syria’s most widely known
- [Time- Doctors and Nurses in Aleppo Respond to Gary Johnson](https://sams-usa.net/news/time-doctors-nurses-aleppo-respond-gary-johnson/) - 'To us, Aleppo is everything' “What is Aleppo?” Gary Johnson, the U.S. libertarian presidential candidate asked during an interview last week. He looked genuinely dumbfounded when the MSNBC reporter mentioned our city. He later clarified that he thought it was an acronym. We are a group of doctors, nurses and teachers who have lived through
- [The Washington Post- I treated kids in a Syrian hospital. We have no idea how to heal their trauma By SAMS's Dr. John Kahler](https://sams-usa.net/news/washington-post-treated-kids-syrian-hospital-no-idea-heal-trauma-samss-dr-john-kahler/) - One evening this June, I found myself on the roof of a bombed-out hospital in Aleppo. It was pitch black because the city’s east side is without electricity. My colleagues and I watched jets fly by, dropping bombs on the outskirts of the besieged region. Exploding rockets could be heard throughout the night. I’m a pediatrician
- [NBC News- Doctors Wage Losing Battle of Aleppo in Syria's Civil War](https://sams-usa.net/news/nbc-news-doctors-wage-losing-battle-aleppo-syrias-civil-war/) - It was 4:30 a.m., and John Kahler and Zaher Sahloul, two American doctors, were shoehorned into an idling van in eastern Aleppo. They had come to this war-ravaged city to help treat its waves of wounded. Now, they were getting out. The van was bound for Castello Road. It was the only route in or
- [CNN Indonesia- Violation of Ceasefire in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/news/cnn-indonesia-violation-ceasefire-syria/) - Ceasefire in Syria violated by several parties, which caused damage and casualties fell, due to the assistance of international humanitarian agencies hampered. Trucks and relief efforts are stopped at the border Turkey.
- [Syria Deeply- Seven Experts to Watch on Health in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/news/syria-deeply-seven-experts-watch-health-syria/) - MORE THAN FIVE years into the war, the public health sector in many parts of Syria is on the brink. Medical infrastructure, particularly in opposition-held areas of the country, has been crippled by frequent, targeted attacks. Medicines and critical provisions are in short supply. Few medical workers are left. In the city of Aleppo, World Health
- [Al Jazeera English- SAMS's President, Dr. Ahmad Tarakji, Speaks on the Attack on UN Aid Convoy](https://sams-usa.net/news/al-jazeera-english-samss-president-dr-ahmad-tarakji-speaks-attack-un-aid-convoy/) - SAMS's President, Dr. Ahmad Tarakji spoke with Al Jazeera English about Monday's attack on an aid convoy in Aleppo and the urgent need for independent humanitarian operations inside Syria.
- [Reuters- Just 30 doctors struggle to treat wounded in eastern Aleppo](https://sams-usa.net/news/reuters-just-30-doctors-struggle-treat-wounded-eastern-aleppo/) - GENEVA, Sept 26 Only 30 doctors remain in rebel-held eastern Aleppo, where they are in dire need of medical and surgical supplies to treat hundreds of wounded people among a trapped population of 300,000, Syrian doctors said on Monday. At least 40 wounded people in the eight still-functioning hospitals - some of them makeshift
- [abc News- Number of Wounded Rises in Aleppo as Airstrikes Continue](https://sams-usa.net/news/abc-news-number-wounded-rises-aleppo-airstrikes-continue/) - Airstrikes continued to hit eastern Aleppo today, although the attacks were not as intense as in previous days, according to activists and locals. “A few minutes ago, two raids happened in the neighborhood. There are gases in the air from the attack,” Abu Rajab, a radiologist and managing director of a hospital in eastern Aleppo’s
- [Fox News- Aleppo: "The international community has turned its back on us" By SAMS's Dr. Tarakji and Abu Rajb](https://sams-usa.net/news/fox-news-aleppo-international-community-turned-back-us-samss-dr-tarakji-abu-rajb/) - No camera or pen can describe what we’re experiencing here, in our home of Aleppo. Aleppo has become an abandoned city, reduced to rubble. Buildings are demolished and shattered. Roads are bombed out. People’ faces are lifeless. On the streets, you only hear ambulances and civil defense cars rushing from one neighborhood to another, trying
- [abc News- Major Hospital in Aleppo, Syria, Bombed for Third Time in Days](https://sams-usa.net/news/abc-news-major-hospital-aleppo-syria-bombed-third-time-days/) - Bombs struck one of the largest hospitals in east Aleppo, Syria, today for at least the third time in as many days. The hospital is now completely destroyed, according to the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), which supports the facility. Only five hospitals remain operational in the besieged part of Aleppo. The hospital, known as
- [The Washington Post- In Aleppo, U.S. inaction green-lights war crimes by SAMS's Dr. Attar](https://sams-usa.net/news/washington-post-aleppo-u-s-inaction-green-lights-war-crimes-samss-dr-attar/) - Aleppo is a resilient city, rich in history, older than New York, Paris and London. It is not a city of terrorists. It is a city full of ordinary people living everyday lives, people who want to put food on the table, send their kids to school and keep their families safe, just as anyone
- [The Boston Globe- In Boston for symposium, Syrian American Medical Society urges action](https://sams-usa.net/news/boston-globe-boston-symposium-syrian-american-medical-society-urges-action/) - The Syrian American Medical Society came to Boston this weekend to raise awareness of the humanitarian crisis unfolding inside Syria, where the ongoing civil war has killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions. “As citizens we have a responsibility to stop the atrocities in Syria,” said Dr. Zaher Sahloul, one of dozens of medical practitioners
- [Syria Deeply- Seven Experts to Watch on Sieges in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/news/syria-deeply-seven-experts-watch-sieges-syria/) - In the next installment of our “Experts to Watch” series, we highlight seven experts spreading news and analysis about the horrific conditions inside Syria’s besieged cities.
- [Syria Deeply- When It Comes to Humanitarian Aid, Syrians Must Play the Numbers Game By SAMS's Dr. Katoub](https://sams-usa.net/news/syria-deeply-comes-humanitarian-aid-syrians-must-play-numbers-game-samss-dr-katoub/) - Mohamad Katoub, a former doctor who escaped from Eastern Ghouta, was quick to point out that Syria’s daily toll of deaths and casualties were more than just numbers – until he saw the power those statistics had. Here, he explains why he changed his mind.
- [The Sydney Herald- Aleppo becoming 'another Rwanda': Forging a life amid Syria's ruins](https://sams-usa.net/news/sydney-herald-aleppo-becoming-another-rwanda-forging-life-amid-syrias-ruins/) - The unnamed man shown on CCTV, standing in a sunny courtyard and fiddling with his phone, could be any one of us whiling away a few minutes of the day. Except that, in the city where this moment played out a few weeks ago, any notion of the ordinary has been turned on its head.
- [Vice News- A conversation with the last female doctor in Eastern Aleppo](https://sams-usa.net/news/vice-news-conversation-last-female-doctor-eastern-aleppo/) - Health care of any kind is increasingly hard to come by in the besieged eastern part of Aleppo, the epicenter of the Syrian civil war. And the few remaining doctors in the city’s eastern territory face constant threat for simply doing their job. In August, some of the last doctors still working in the city’s eastern quarters wrote a
- [Chicago Magazine: 2016 CHICAGOANS OF THE YEAR John Kahler, Zaher Sahloul, and Samer Attar](https://sams-usa.net/news/chicago-magazine-2016-chicagoans-year-john-kahler-zaher-sahloul-samer-attar/) - In June, three Chicago doctors traveled to one of the most dangerous places on earth: Aleppo, Syria. “Before I left, I wrote letters to my loved ones, because it might have been a one-way trip,” says Samer Attar, an orthopedic surgeon with Northwestern Medicine. “Just in case I was killed.” With entire swaths reduced to
- [New York Times- Gifts That Make a Difference](https://sams-usa.net/news/new-york-times-gifts-make-difference/) - Sure, you can buy your uncle a necktie that he won’t wear, or your niece an Amazon certificate that she’ll forget to use. Or you can help remove shrapnel from an injured child in Syria, or assist students at risk of genocide in South Sudan. The major aid organizations have special catalogs this time of
- [The huffington Post- How Can I Help People In Aleppo? 6 Charities Working To Provide Food, Shelter, Medicine And Education To Syrians](https://sams-usa.net/news/can-help-people-aleppo-6-charities-working-provide-food-shelter-medicine-education-syrians/) - Thousands of people are reportedly trapped in the the last remaining rebel-held neighbourhoods, many of whom have been posting heartfelt goodbye messages and distress calls on social media. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon earlier voiced concerns about “reports of atrocities against a large number of civilians”. He has urged all sides - particularly Syria’s government and
- [The world post- 7 Charities Helping Syrians That Need Your Support Now More Than Ever](https://sams-usa.net/news/world-post-7-charities-helping-syrians-need-support-now-ever/) - “This isn’t a political conflict — it’s a humanitarian crisis.” Helping the millions of crisis-afflicted men, women and children in Syria may seem like an impossible task if you’re thousands of miles away, but charities around the world are doing incredible work on this front ― and they need your support. In light of recent
- [CNN: Dr. Ahmad Tarakji Speaking About the humanitarian situation and evacuations in Aleppo](https://sams-usa.net/news/cnn-dr-ahmad-tarakji-speaking-humanitarian-situation-evacuations-aleppo/) - SAMS's President, Dr. Ahmad Tarakji spoke to CNN's Brooke Baldwin about the ongoing evacuations from Aleppo and the plight of the children of Syria.
- [CNN-Help Syrians survive the conflict](https://sams-usa.net/news/cnn-help-syrians-survive-conflict/) - By Impact Your World, CNN Help Syrians survive the conflict By Impact Your World, CNN Updated 6:33 PM ET, Fri December 16, 2016 (CNN)In 2011, more than 3 million people lived in the Syrian city of Aleppo. Then the bombs came. Children could no longer go to school. Their parents could not get to work.
- [quartz- A simple guide to donating money impactfully and efficiently in international emergencies like Aleppo](https://sams-usa.net/news/quartz-simple-guide-donating-money-impactfully-efficiently-international-emergencies-like-aleppo/) - For a time on Dec. 13, the four-year brutal and bloody battle for Aleppo came to a grinding halt. It looked like the violence that displaced hundreds of thousands from their homes, leaving traces of death and destruction everywhere and destroying Syria’s largest metropolis, a UNESCO heritage site, and one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited
- [Huffington Post, Op-ed by Dr. Ahmad Tarakji:  The World Failed Aleppo, But It Can Still Save Its Displaced Resident](https://sams-usa.net/news/huffington-post-op-ed-dr-ahmad-tarakji-world-failed-aleppo-can-still-save-displaced-resident/) - “Aleppo has become a ghost city. The world has abandoned us.” That’s what my family, friends and colleagues on the ground who I grew up with kept telling me about my hometown of Aleppo these last few months. A once vibrant city is now reduced to rubble. ‘We have lost faith in the international community
- [Syria Deeply- In Eastern Aleppo, Public Health and Medical Care Are ‘Hell’](https://sams-usa.net/news/syria-deeply-eastern-aleppo-public-health-medical-care-hell/) - Some of the leading experts on health in Syria discuss the dire situation in eastern Aleppo and what to expect now that the city has fallen under government control. BEIRUT – With the capture of eastern Aleppo by government forces and their allies and the forced displacement of tens of thousands of people, the health situation
- [Associations Now- MEDICAL GROUP RAMPS UP EFFORTS IN SYRIA AMID CRISIS](https://sams-usa.net/news/associations-now-medical-group-ramps-efforts-syria-amid-crisis/) - In the face of violence and crisis, the Syrian American Medical Society continues to fulfill its mission of providing medical care, resources, and advocacy on behalf of the Syrian people. Even through the Syrian government’s siege and subsequent takeover of eastern Aleppo and the latest collapsing peace talks and ceasefire, the Syrian American Medical Society
- [VOICE OF SALAM- Syrian medics on the frontline: an interview with the Medics Under Fire campaign](https://sams-usa.net/news/voice-salam-syrian-medics-frontline-interview-medics-fire-campaign/) - It’s been almost six years since the outbreak of the civil war in Syria. Since March 2011, an estimated 11 million Syrian refugees have fled their homeland, whilst a staggering 6.6 million internally displaced Syrian citizens still lie within Syria’s borders, having also had to flee their homes due to the conflict. Within Syria itself, 13.5 million people are in need
- [The Independent collegian: "SAMS changes the lives of Syrian refugees"](https://sams-usa.net/news/independent-collegian-sams-changes-lives-syrian-refugees/) - Only 60 percent of children who have left Syria are enrolled in school to get an education, according to Melisa Fleming, author and chief spokesperson for UN Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees. Touched by her words and motivated to change that percentage, Farrah Alarmanazi, co-president of University of Toledo’s Chapter of Syrian American
- [attn: "A Doctor Created a New Term to Describe the Pain Syrian Children Are Experiencing"](https://sams-usa.net/news/attn-doctor-created-new-term-describe-pain-syrian-children-experiencing/) - It feels insufficient to say that children from Syria are suffering from “PTSD.” The oft-orphaned survivors of a horrible ongoing humanitarian crisis are, likely, experiencing post-traumatic stress, but these children of war have experienced more trauma — physical and emotional — than the medical professionals who care for them have ever seen: the shredded remains of their mom or
- [CNN: "Syrian doctors describe chemical attacks in Aleppo"](https://sams-usa.net/news/cnn-syrian-doctors-describe-chemical-attacks-aleppo/) - Dr. Farida and Dr. Abdulkhalek, among the last doctors to leave Aleppo, tell Christiane Amanpour the Syrian regime repeatedly targeted schools and hospitals. Watch full interview here.
- [CNN IMPACT YOUR WORLD: "Doctors risking their lives to save Syrians"](https://sams-usa.net/news/cnn-impact-world-doctors-risking-lives-save-syrians/) - (CNN)Almost 5 million Syrians have fled their country during the ongoing civil war. According to the United Nations, almost 400,000 have died so far in the fighting. For many of those left behind, life is a daily struggle for survival amid airstrikes and shelling. Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is a US-based relief organization providing
- [Harvard Medicine Magazine: "Support System, The bond between doctors knows no borders"](https://sams-usa.net/news/harvard-medicine-magazine-support-system-bond-doctors-knows-no-borders/) - She listened quietly as the physician seated near her spoke. "When the bombs fall, we all mobilize. We know we may die, but we set protocols for what we need to do. We get down to the basement and immediately do triage of the patients who have been injured. “But afterward, we sing, and talk,
- [Circa: "These Syrian doctors are running out of options and have asked Congress for help"](https://sams-usa.net/news/circa-syrian-doctors-running-options-asked-congress-help/) - On the sixth anniversary of the Syrian war, three Syrian doctors testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. For security reasons, two wore surgical masks to hide their appearance. Dr. Mohamed Abu Rajab ran the largest trauma hospital in the eastern part of Aleppo, which he says was targeted 22 times from the time it
- [PRI: "These two Syrian doctors survived the siege of Aleppo — and helped many others survive, too"](https://sams-usa.net/news/pri-two-syrian-doctors-survived-siege-aleppo-helped-many-others-survive/) - Imagine you're the parent of a small child, living in a home where explosions have shattered the windows. Then imagine that you have to leave that child each day, because you're one of the few physicians left at your hospital and countless patients rely on you during a military siege. That was the dilemma facing
- [Yahoo news: ‘They had no other options’: U.S. doctors to treat Syrian refugees in Jordan](https://sams-usa.net/news/yahoo-news-no-options-u-s-doctors-treat-syrian-refugees-jordan/) - The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is planning a six-day mission trip for American doctors to care for refugees in camps and ghettos in Jordan. Jihad Shoshara, a 47-year-old pediatrician who was born and raised in Chicago and studied at the University of Chicago, is organizing the mission, which will send medical personnel on April
- [New York Time: "As Syria Crumbles, a Doctor Persists"](https://sams-usa.net/news/new-york-time-syria-crumbles-doctor-persists/) - Dr. Farida was working in Aleppo when government forces took control. She brought her story to the United States to seek humanitarian aid before returning to treat patients in rebel-held territory in northern Syria. Watch video here.
- [New York Times: Op-ed by Dr. Tarakji, "Syria’s Chemical Weapons Horror"](https://sams-usa.net/news/new-york-times-op-ed-dr-tarakji-syrias-chemical-weapons-horror/) - On March 25, an orthopedic surgeon named Ali Darwish was operating on a patient in a suburb of Hama, Syria, when two barrel bombs were dropped at the entrance of the underground hospital where he was working. Soon, a strong smell of chlorine spread throughout the hospital. The underground rooms, built to protect patients and
- [Pittsburgh Tribune: "Doctor dedicated to easing suffering of fellow Syrians"](https://sams-usa.net/news/pittsburgh-tribune-doctor-dedicated-easing-suffering-fellow-syrians/) - A barrel bomb crashed into the entrance of the rebel-held Syrian hospital, inundating the poorly ventilated, bustling medical facility with a poisonous gas that reeked of chlorine. The toxic mixture penetrated all the way down to the basement-level operating rooms, where orthopedic surgeon Ali Darwish was in the middle of surgery. While doctors, nurses and
- [Fox 32: "Local Doctor Leads Medical Mission Trip To Syrian Refugee Camp"](https://sams-usa.net/news/fox-32-local-doctor-leads-medical-mission-trip-syrian-refugee-camp/) - Fox 32: "Local Doctor Leads Medical Mission Trip To Syrian Refugee Camp"
- [ABC News: "Suffering in silence: One million Syrians in Lebanon desperate for healthcare"](https://sams-usa.net/news/abc-news-suffering-silence-one-million-syrians-lebanon-desperate-healthcare/) - Syrian refugees make up 25 per cent of Lebanon's population, but many live in poverty, unable to legally work and without the funds to pay for any healthcare. A team of volunteer doctors from the United States and the United Kingdom spent the last few days on a volunteer medical mission in the camps of
- [TODAY Show: American volunteer doctors treat Syrian refugee children in Lebanon](https://sams-usa.net/news/today-show-american-volunteer-doctors-treat-syrian-refugee-children-lebanon/) - The refugee crisis in Syria has left more than 5 million lives in limbo, but a group of American medics is bringing hope to those near the border of Lebanon. NBC’s Tammy Leitner reports for TODAY. Watch full report here.
- [ABC News- 'Day from hell': Doctor reflects on deadly Syrian chemical attack](https://sams-usa.net/news/abc-news-day-hell-doctor-reflects-deadly-syrian-chemical-attack/) - Last month the world was left stunned by footage of children gasping for air in the wake of a deadly chemical attack in Syria's Idlib province. But amid the destruction, the story has emerged of a doctor who remained on the frontline, helping the injured. As Middle East Correspondent Sophie McNeill reports, Dr Mamoun Morad
- [CBS Evening News: "Inside Syria, American doctors work to save lives, and hospitals, from brutal civil war"](https://sams-usa.net/news/cbs-evening-news-inside-syria-american-doctors-work-save-lives-hospitals-brutal-civil-war/) - In the civilized world, hospitals are off-limits in war. But in Syria, the dictatorship of Bashar al Assad is hitting hospitals, relentlessly, killing more than 800 doctors and medical workers. On assignment for "60 Minutes," Scott Pelley and his team traveled into Syria with American doctors who volunteer to risk death to save lives. Hospitals
- [Op-Ed: "Syria's chemical attack may be on hold, but the crisis continues" By Dr. Ahmad Tarakji](https://sams-usa.net/news/op-ed-syrias-chemical-attack-may-hold-crisis-continues-dr-ahmad-tarakji/) - Late Monday night, the White House released a statement warning of “potential preparations for another chemical weapons attack by the Assad regime that would likely result in the mass murder of civilians, including innocent children.” This marked the first time since the conflict began in 2011 that Syrian civil society, and the larger international community,
- [Syria Deeply: A Doctor’s Duty Is Not Disrupted by War](https://sams-usa.net/news/syria-deeply-doctors-duty-not-disrupted-war/) - Neither the Syrian war nor the severe restrictions of exile in Lebanon could keep Dr. Ibrahim al-Masri from his work. The Syrian doctor, now resettled in Canada, tells his story of fighting for the rights and health of refugees. Read full article here.
- [CNN Indonesia: SAMS Doctor Speaks to CNN Indonesia About Rohingya Crisis Response](https://sams-usa.net/news/cnn-indonesia-sams-doctor-speaks-cnn-indonesia-rohingya-crisis-response/) - SAMS Doctor Purnima Kabir recently spoke with CNN Indonesia about the situation for Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazaar. SAMS is continuing to provide medical relief in Cox's Bazaar, in addition to a medical mission to take place late this month. Watch full interview here.
- [Fresno Bee: The Valley’s global ambassadors in scrubs](https://sams-usa.net/news/fresno-bee-valleys-global-ambassadors-scrubs/) - They are not alone. Doctors by the dozen in our region travel the world year around doing medical missions abroad, taking a treasure that cannot be sent in a shipping crate. That is their experience, expertise, training and knowledge that is far beyond the reach of their patients and the medical professionals they teach and
- [Devex: "The international community has a moral obligation to help save Syria's mothers and babies" By Dr. Ahmad Tarakji](https://sams-usa.net/news/devex-opinion-international-community-moral-obligation-help-save-syrias-mothers-babies/) - As the Trump administration charts its own foreign policy course and lawmakers work to decide U.S. spending priorities, I appeal to Congress to prioritize support for essential and lifesaving health care for people in humanitarian crises around the world. U.S. investment in global health is not just the right thing to do, it’s the smart
- [60 Minutes Preview: Risking life to save lives in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/news/60-minutes-preview-risking-life-save-lives-syria/) - A Chicago surgeon puts his life on the line to save victims of Syria's civil war in hospitals targeted by the regime. Medical personnel like Dr. Samer Attar routinely risk life and limb as they fight to save victims of Syria's civil war in hospitals bombed in the regime's cruel campaign against civilians. More than
- [60 Minutes: When hospitals become targets](https://sams-usa.net/news/60-minutes-hospitals-become-targets/) - Video shows a hospital during the siege of Aleppo. From the looks of it, maybe an exhausted father, a distraught mother and a child, at left, curled up on a gurney. Then, an airstrike. This hospital was hit 14 times in six months. Last year, Al Jazeera reporter Amro Halabi was covering the aftermath of
- [CNN- Child malnutrition soars in besieged Damascus enclave](https://sams-usa.net/news/cnn-child-malnutrition-soars-besieged-damascus-enclave/) - CNN)Despite many claims the war in Syria is ebbing, one besieged pocket of rebel-aligned civilians near the Syrian capital is at a "critical point," says the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). They are experiencing the worst outbreak of child malnutrition yet in the savage six-year civil war, and in need of an emergency
- [BBC World: SAMS President Dr. Ahmad Tarakji Discusses East Ghouta's Medical Evacuations](https://sams-usa.net/news/bbc-world-sams-president-dr-ahmad-tarakji-discusses-east-ghoutas-medical-evacuations/) - SAMS President Dr. Ahmad Tarakji discusses East Ghouta's medical Evacuations on BBC World. Watch full interview here.
- [PBS Newshour: Why are hospitals targeted in Syria? ‘People lose hope’](https://sams-usa.net/news/pbs-newshour-hospitals-targeted-syria-people-lose-hope/) - As the war in Syria raged on over the past six years, hospitals and clinics that were supposed to be treated as "neutral parties" became targets that were repeatedly bombed. Hari Sreenivasan discusses the bloody impact of this tactic with Stephen Morrison, director of the new documentary, "The New Barbarianism," and Dr. Ahmad Tarakji of
- [News Deeply: "Critical Patients in Eastern Ghouta Used as ‘Bargaining Chips’: SAMS" By Dr. Ahmad Tarakji](https://sams-usa.net/news/news-deeply-critical-patients-eastern-ghouta-used-bargaining-chips-sams-dr-ahmad-tarakji/) - The Syrian government recently allowed only 29 of 600 critically ill patients in Eastern Ghouta to be evacuated in a prisoner exchange. It’s the latest example of the regime using a humanitarian situation as a bargaining chip, writes SAMS president Dr. Ahmad Tarakji. Read the full article here.
- [SAMS President Dr. Tarakji on Al-Jazeera Discussing Recent Chemical Use in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/news/sams-president-dr-tarakji-al-jazeera-discussing-recent-chemical-use-syria/) - SAMS President Dr. Tarakji on Al-Jazeera Discussing Recent Chemical Use in Syria
- [SkyNews: SAMS President Dr. Tarakji Discusses Humanitarian Crisis in East Ghouta- Feb 19, 2018](https://sams-usa.net/news/skynews-sams-president-dr-tarakji-discusses-humanitarian-crisis-east-ghouta-feb-19-2018/) - SkyNews: SAMS President Dr. Tarakji Discusses Humanitarian Crisis in East Ghouta
- [SAMS VP Dr. Termanini to France 24: "Eastern Ghouta : "It is a humanitarian Castastrophy"](https://sams-usa.net/news/sams-vp-dr-termanini-france-24-eastern-ghouta-humanitarian-castastrophy/) - SAMS VP Dr. Termanini to France 24: "Eastern Ghouta : "It is a humanitarian Castastrophy"
- [NowThis' Through Our Eyes: Life Under Siege – Inside Eastern Ghouta, Syria](https://sams-usa.net/news/nowthis-eyes-life-siege-inside-eastern-ghouta-syria/) - NowThis' Through Our Eyes: Life Under Siege – Inside Eastern Ghouta, Syria
- [EXTRA TV: Amber Heard’s Mission to Help Syrian Refugees](https://sams-usa.net/news/extra-tv-amber-heards-mission-help-syrian-refugees/) - Extra’s” Renee Bargh sat down with Amber Heard, who is getting involved with the Syrian refugee crisis. Before hosting the SAMS Benefit for Syrian Refugees at the Sofitel Hotel in Beverly Hills, Amber emphasized, “It’s a humanitarian issue, it’s a fight for protection of one of our most basic human rights — medical care.” Heard
- [Valley Public Radio- Drug Shortages And Underground Hospitals: Valley Doctor Delivers Medical Care In Syria](https://sams-usa.net/news/valley-public-radio-drug-shortages-and-underground-hospitals-valley-doctor-delivers-medical-care-in-syria/) - Ever since the Arab Spring in 2011, the Middle Eastern country of Syria has been in a near-constant state of civil war. As a result, residents there rely heavily on aid workers from non-governmental organizations for medical care. And the president of one of those NGOs, the Syrian American Medical Society, lives right here in Fresno.
- [WBEZ: SAMS Brings Health Care To Syrians In Need](https://sams-usa.net/news/wbez-sams-brings-health-care-to-syrians-in-need/) - The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is a professional collaboration of Syrian and Syrian-American health care providers that was on the ground when the Syrian conflict broke out in 2011. SAMS responded to the crisis and transformed into a health care delivery apparatus for Syrians and Syrian refugees. SAMS supports 110 medical facilities and over
- [The New Arab: Syrian Refugees Struggle for Healthcare in Lebanon](https://sams-usa.net/news/the-new-arab-syrian-refugees-struggle-for-healthcare-in-lebanon/) - A cold breeze blew through the small living room where four-year-old Ibrahim was lying under a blanket. He was there with his two brothers and his mother and father. Ibrahim sat up and the blanket fell, revealing the scars that covered his chin and neck.
- [The Daily Star: Refugees with Chronic Illness Doing it Tough](https://sams-usa.net/news/the-daily-star-refugees-with-chronic-illness-doing-it-tough/) - The Daily Star: Refugees with Chronic Illness Doing it Tough
- [THE LANCET-- International failure in northwest Syria: humanitarian health catastrophe demands action](https://sams-usa.net/news/the-lancet-international-failure-in-northwest-syria-humanitarian-health-catastrophe-demands-action/) - The 9-year conflict in Syria has resulted in one of the worst humanitarian crises of our generation, with more than 11·7 million people in need of humanitarian assistance in Syria, 11·3 million in need of health assistance, and 6·2 million internally displaced within Syria. In one of the worst onslaughts of the conflict to date,
- [Direct Relief:  Bringing Cancer Care to a Conflict Zone](https://sams-usa.net/news/direct-relief-bringing-cancer-care-to-a-conflict-zone/) - During wartime, cancer care isn’t the first thing on most people’s minds. But for thousands of people in the conflict zone of northwestern Syria, it’s vital. And until recently, it was unavailable. The region is currently home to approximately 4 million people. It’s been a prominent fixture in the news in recent months, since the
- [DW Opinion: Syrian Hospitals Have Become Death Traps](https://sams-usa.net/news/dw-opinion-syrian-hospitals-have-become-death-traps/) - Hospitals in Syria have been bombed and medical staff killed as the war continues. There's no one to help those who are trying to help, writes Dr. Ahmad Tarakji, former president of the Syrian American Medical Society. Read full opinion here: https://www.dw.com/en/opinion-syrian-hospitals-have-become-death-traps/a-49798419.
- [Dr. Mufaddal Hamadeh shows bravery through his work with the Syrian American Medical Society](https://sams-usa.net/news/dr-mufaddal-hamadeh-shows-bravery-through-his-work-with-the-syrian-american-medical-society/) - Listen to the full interview here.
- [iTV News: "Babies dying in Idlib hospital and child admissions from camps triple after another brutal week in Syrian conflict"](https://sams-usa.net/news/itv-news-babies-dying-in-idlib-hospital-and-child-admissions-from-camps-triple-after-another-brutal-week-in-syrian-conflict/) - In a makeshift Syrian hospital, babies are dying. The converted house in which doctors are trying to save lives has been adapted after relentless bombing in the city of Idlib. Watch the full report here.
- [BBC World's HARDtalk: "Mufaddal Hamadeh: Is the world indifferent to Syria's suffering?"](https://sams-usa.net/news/bbc-world-hardtalk-mufaddal-hamadeh-is-the-world-indifferent-to-syrias-suffering/) - BBC World HARDtalk's Shaun Ley speaks to the president of the Syrian American Medical Society. Full interview can be accessed here.
- [PBS NewsHour: Syrian civilians prepare for a new battle with invisible foe: coronavirus](https://sams-usa.net/news/pbs-newshour-syrian-civilians-prepare-for-a-new-battle-with-invisible-foe-coronavirus/) - The brutal war in Syria is now in its 10th year, and amid renewed bombing by the air corps of Bashar al-Assad and his Russian backers, a new worry looms: coronavirus. The country’s health care system has been destroyed in the conflict, and people who have already suffered so much are now rushing to produce
- [Devex: Humanitarians plan for COVID-19 vaccinations in conflict zones](https://sams-usa.net/news/devex-humanitarians-plan-for-covid-19-vaccinations-in-conflict-zones/) - Mass COVID-19 vaccination campaigns in fragile and conflict settings remain months away, at the earliest, and an estimated 9 out of 10 people in low-income countries are unlikely to receive a vaccine this year, according to the People’s Vaccine Alliance. Read the full article here: https://www.devex.com/news/humanitarians-plan-for-covid-19-vaccinations-in-conflict-zones-98971
- [Foreign Policy: ‘Crimes Against Humanity Were Committed Every Day in Syria’](https://sams-usa.net/news/foreign-policy-crimes-against-humanity-were-committed-every-day-in-syria/) - Mufaddal Hamadeh, a Syrian American doctor, spent a few days in Idlib earlier this month, visiting health clinics and meeting with patients. Hamadeh is the president of the Syrian American Medical Society, which has raised millions of dollars to build clinics and improve the health infrastructure in northern Syrian, an area badly ravaged by the
- [Guardian UK: Health services across Idlib ‘no longer functioning’, say Syrian doctors](https://sams-usa.net/news/guardian-uk-health-services-across-idlib-no-longer-functioning-say-syrian-doctors/) - Health services are no longer functioning in the Syrian city of Idlib after a series of airstrikes on key hospitals damaged intensive care units and specialised services, doctors said.
- [Yahoo Finance: SAMS’ hospital facilities face damages due to airstrike](https://sams-usa.net/news/yahoo-finance-sams-hospital-facilities-face-damages-due-to-airstrike/) - Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) has reported that Idlib Maternity and Idlib National hospitals were attacked with airstrikes near their entrances, causing structural damage and civilian casualties. Fortunately, there were no reports of injuries to either staff or patients, as they were operating from the hospital's basement under an emergency-only protocol.
- [Daily Bruin: Olympian Yusra Mardini shares refugee journey at UCLA screening of ‘The Swimmers’](https://sams-usa.net/news/daily-bruin-olympian-yusra-mardini-shares-refugee-journey-at-ucla-screening-of-the-swimmers/) - Around 60 students attended a screening of “The Swimmers” with the movie’s subject and Olympian Yusra Mardini on Nov. 15. UCLA’s Southwest Asian/North African Health Alliance, Students Organize for Syria and the Syrian American Medical Society hosted the event, which included the opportunity to ask Mardini questions, in Moore Hall. The biopic shows a young
- [Al Jazeera: Dr. Mufaddal Hamadeh, SAMS President, speaks on Syria crisis](https://sams-usa.net/news/al-jazeera-dr-mufaddal-hamadeh-sams-president-speaks-on-syria-crisis/) - December 5, 2024: Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) President Dr. Mufaddal Hamadeh joins Al Jazeera to shed light on the escalating violence in northwest Syria, the assaults on hospitals and healthcare workers, and SAMS’s ongoing efforts to deliver life-saving humanitarian medical aid. Learn more at sams-usa.net.
- [BBC World News: Dr. Mazen Kewara responds to Syria crisis](https://sams-usa.net/news/bbc-world-news-dr-mazen-kewara-responds-to-syria-crisis/) - December 6, 2024: Speaking with BBC World News, Dr. Mazen Kewara, Middle East Regional Director of Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), describes the violent escalation in northwest Syria, attacks on hospitals and healthcare workers, and how SAMS is responding to the crisis with urgent humanitarian medical aid. Learn more at sams-usa.net.
- [CNN: Dr. Bachir Tajaldin on Humanitarian Crisis in Northwest Syria](https://sams-usa.net/news/cnn-dr-bachir-tajaldin-on-humanitarian-crisis-in-northwest-syria/) - December 6, 2024: Dr. Bachir Tajaldin, Turkey Country Director for the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), speaks with CNNi and highlights the escalating violence in northwest Syria, the targeted attacks on hospitals and healthcare workers, and SAMS’s dedicated efforts to deliver urgent humanitarian medical aid in response to the crisis. Learn more at sams-usa.net.
- [AZ FAMILY: Syrian man in Phoenix area reacts to end of Assad rule](https://sams-usa.net/news/az-family-syrian-man-in-phoenix-area-reacts-to-end-of-assad-rule/) - Zaki Lababidi, a man from Syria who now lives in the Phoenix area, said he is glad the regime of Basha Al-Assad is over and is excited to visit Syria again.
- [Al Jazeera: SAMS President Speaks on Syria Health Crisis](https://sams-usa.net/news/al-jazeera-sams-president-speaks-on-syria-health-crisis/) - SAMS President Dr. Mufaddal Hamadeh joined @AJEnglish to discuss the ongoing healthcare challenges in northwest Syria. The aftermath of war continues to weigh heavily on the region and its people. SAMS remains committed, providing critical medical supplies and supporting communities in rebuilding their healthcare systems. Watch the interview to learn more about our efforts to
- [Health Technology Insights: Syrian American Medical Society Announces Plans For The Future As Syria Enters New Era](https://sams-usa.net/news/health-technology-insights-syrian-american-medical-society-announces-plans-for-the-future-as-syria-enters-new-era/) - As the Government of Syria collapses after a 50-year reign of the Assad family, the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) reiterates its unwavering commitment to providing dignified, high-quality healthcare for all people of Syria. For over a decade, SAMS has supported vulnerable Syrians through the most challenging periods of the conflict, offering free medical care, education, and protection services while advocating
- [Syria's new administration inherits a healthcare: System near collapse after 13 years of civil war](https://sams-usa.net/news/syrias-new-administration-inherits-a-healthcare-system-near-collapse-after-13-years-of-civil-war/) - After 13 years of civil war and sanctions, Syria's new administration is inheriting a health system near collapse. The United Nations says more than half of the country’s hospitals and primary care centers have been destroyed. A majority of Syria's healthcare providers have fled the country over the past 13 years, leaving a severe shortage
- [STAT: Inclusive immigration policies protect America’s health care](https://sams-usa.net/news/44768/) - When I left Syria in 2014, I had a dream of becoming a U.S.-trained physician. I quickly realized that the American dream is real and that hard work truly pays off. I completed my master’s degree in international health policy and management, along with my clinical training in both internal and vascular medicine, at highly
- [TRT World: Life after torture: Syria’s battle to mend its people and its healthcare](https://sams-usa.net/news/trt-world-life-after-torture-syrias-battle-to-mend-its-people-and-its-healthcare/) - When eight-year-old Shoaib* was freed from Sednaya prison in Damascus, Syria, the outside world was unrecognisable to him. Jailed at just three months old, alongside his mother, young Shoaib was unable to identify birds or even the sun.
- [Al Jazeera: Dr. Amjad Rass: Returning to Syria After Years Away | Al Jazeera Interview](https://sams-usa.net/news/al-jazeera-dr-amjad-rass-returning-to-syria-after-years-away-al-jazeera-interview/) - Dr. Amjad Rass recently returned to Syria after many years away, sharing his reflections and experiences in an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera. Watch as he discusses his journey back, the challenges, and his vision for the future.
- [NightSide With Dan Rea: NightSide News Update](https://sams-usa.net/news/nightside-with-dan-rea-nightside-news-update/) - We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Miles for Military Bringing Dozens of Active-Duty Marines Home for the Holidays, and Maureen Byrne – Founder of Miles for Military joined Dan. Syrian American Doctor Abdulfatah Elshaar - member of the Syrian
- [The New Arab: Medical relief orgs should invest in Syrian healthcare workers, not colonial-style missions](https://sams-usa.net/news/the-new-arab/) - One of the many challenges over the coming months and years will be to rebuild Syria’s health system, obliterated by over a decade of targeted destruction, chronic neglect, and the killing and forced attrition of the health workforce.
- [Al Jazeera: SAMS President Dr. Mufaddal Hamadeh Speaks on recent Syria-Related General License](https://sams-usa.net/news/al-jazeera-sams-president-dr-mufaddal-hamadeh-speaks-on-recent-syria-related-general-license/) - SAMS President, Dr. Mufaddal Hamadeh, joined Al Jazeera to discuss the Syria-Related General License recently announced by the U.S. Treasury. This decision marks a significant step toward easing some sanctions on Syria, with potential impacts on humanitarian aid and the Syrian people. Listen in to hear more updates from the SAMS President.
- [Texas Public Radio: ‘We have our country back’: Syrians in Texas celebrate end of Assad regime](https://sams-usa.net/news/texas-public-radio-we-have-our-country-back-syrians-in-texas-celebrate-end-of-assad-regime/) - It’s the day she and other Syrians all over the world watched, on their televisions, cell phones, and social media — witnessing a moment they have been waiting for over 50 years: the fall of the Assad regime.
- [Syria Untold: Opportunities and challenges of advocacy in the transitional period in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/news/syria-untold-opportunities-and-challenges-of-advocacy-in-the-transitional-period-in-syria/) - Over the past decade, Syrian advocacy has helped maintain an independent Syrian voice within international humanitarian spaces, despite challenges and attempts at politicization. With the fall of the Syrian regime, questions arise about potential changes in advocacy tools and their target audiences.
- [Detroit News: Local Syrian doctors return home after civil war: 'This is the beginning of our story'](https://sams-usa.net/news/detroit-news-local-syrian-doctors-return-home-after-civil-war-this-is-the-beginning-of-our-story/) - Bloomfield Hills internal medicine physician Amjad Rass was excited to reunite with family in Syria last month for the first time since the country fell into a civil war more than a decade ago.
- [SANA.SY: Health discusses ways to enhance joint cooperation with (SAMS)](https://sams-usa.net/news/sana-sy-health-discusses-ways-to-enhance-joint-cooperation-with-sams/) - SANA.SY: Health discusses ways to enhance joint cooperation with SAMS
- [SANA.SY: SAMS: improving healthcare in Damascus by provided medical supplies to the leading hospitals](https://sams-usa.net/news/sana-sy-sams-improving-healthcare-in-damascus-by-provided-medical-supplies-to-the-leading-hospitals/) - SANA.SY: SAMS: improving healthcare in Damascus by provided medical supplies to the leading hospitals
- [NBC NEWS: Hospitals in war-ravaged Syria struggle with shortages of supplies and equipment](https://sams-usa.net/news/nbc-news-hospitals-in-war-ravaged-syria-struggle-with-shortages-of-supplies-and-equipment/) - Hospitals in war-ravaged Syria struggle with shortages of supplies and equipment
- [Reliefweb: USG Aid Must Continue to Be a Lifeline of Hope](https://sams-usa.net/news/reliefweb-usg-aid-must-continue-to-be-a-lifeline-of-hope/) - SAMS recognizes the U.S. Government’s (USG) right to review its foreign assistance programs to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and coordination with global partners. We all strive to improve. However, the USG’s recent decision to pause most aid during this review is putting lives at risk and triggering a cascade of detrimental global consequences—including harm to America’s
- [SANA.SY: Health Ministry, SAMS delegation discuss health sector revitalization](https://sams-usa.net/news/sana-sy-health-ministry-sams-delegation-discuss-health-sector-revitalization/) - SANA.SY: Health Ministry, SAMS delegation discuss health sector revitalization
- [CHICAGO.SUNTIMES: Chicago-area doctor returns to native Syria to revive war-torn nation's ailing health system](https://sams-usa.net/news/chicago-suntimes-chicago-area-doctor-returns-to-native-syria-to-revive-war-torn-nations-ailing-health-system/) - For the first time in 13 years, Dr. Mufaddal Hamadeh was walking through the streets of Damascus without fearing arrest. Long barred from the country because of his humanitarian work, he recently returned to his homeland on a mission to help rebuild the country’s shattered health care system. Now back in Chicago, Hamadeh, an oncologist,
- [AL-MONITOR:Trump's aid freeze forces war-battered Syrian hospitals to halt services](https://sams-usa.net/news/trumps-aid-freeze-forces-war-battered-syrian-hospitals-to-halt-services/) - Trump's aid freeze forces war-battered Syrian hospitals to halt services
- [APNEWS: Trump’s foreign aid freeze forces health clinics in a vulnerable region of Syria to close](https://sams-usa.net/news/apnews-trumps-foreign-aid-freeze-forces-health-clinics-in-a-vulnerable-region-of-syria-to-close/) - SARMADA, Syria (AP) — In the town of Sarmada in northern Syria, Dr. Mohammad Fares unlocked a clinic that once bustled with patients. Now it’s empty, and shelves of medicine reduced to a few boxes of bandages and expired drugs.
- [SANA.SY: Health Ministry, SAMS explore prospects for enhancing cooperation](https://sams-usa.net/news/sana-sy-health-ministry-sams-explore-prospects-for-enhancing-cooperation/) - SANA.SY: Health Ministry, SAMS explore prospects for enhancing cooperation
- [Daily Herald: Suburban Muslims begin Ramadan with heavy hearts — and hope — amid strife in Gaza and other parts of Islamic world](https://sams-usa.net/news/daily-herald-suburban-muslims-begin-ramadan-with-heavy-hearts-and-hope-amid-strife-in-gaza-and-other-parts-of-islamic-world/) - After losing more than 200 close and extended family members as well as friends and neighbors in Gaza, William Asfour, of LaGrange, says he feels a greater sense of responsibility to help raise awareness this Ramadan about the plight of Palestinians.
- [SciDevNet: Human costs of US aid cuts laid bare as UK follows](https://sams-usa.net/news/scidevnet-human-costs-of-us-aid-cuts-laid-bare-as-uk-follows/) - Outside Syria’s Qah refugee camp, in northern Idlib, garbage has been piling up, causing foul smells and fears of disease outbreaks. The stench signals the deteriorating conditions seen by the families who live here in tents, after the Green Hands project, Al-Ayadi Al-Khadraa, stopped its support.
- [DirectRelief: Lifesaving Medical Training Becomes Available to Once-Isolated Areas of Syria](https://sams-usa.net/news/directrelief-lifesaving-medical-training-becomes-available-to-once-isolated-areas-of-syria/) - The collapse of Syria’s dictatorship, in December 2024, allowed Dr. Bachir Tajaldin to travel to hospitals and health care facilities that had been out of reach for years. What he found horrified him. Doctors and other providers were working amid crumbling infrastructure and outdated, broken equipment in areas that former president Bashar al-Assad’s regime had
- [English Enabbaladi: Challenges faced by cancer patients in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/news/english-enabbaladi-challenges-faced-by-cancer-patients-in-syria/) - The Syrian Ministry of Health launched an urgent humanitarian appeal to provide medications for cancer patients in Syria, amid a severe shortage of essential drugs for treating the disease.
- [The Syria Report: Syria’s Stockpile of Cancer Medicines Nears Depletion](https://sams-usa.net/news/the-syria-report-syrias-stockpile-of-cancer-medicines-nears-depletion/) - In a press conference held in Damascus on March 26, the Ministry of Health launched an appeal requesting international support to supply cancer drugs. The cancer medications stockpile in government hands is bound to last only two months, Dr Mufaddal Hamadeh, President of the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), an NGO active in cancer care in Syria,
- [CBS News: The Chicago surgeon treating wounded in Syria, Ukraine and Gaza](https://sams-usa.net/news/cbs-news-the-chicago-surgeon-treating-wounded-in-syria-ukraine-and-gaza/) - Dr. Samer Attar remembers all his patients, he said — and there are a lot of them. The Chicago surgeon, 49, recently finished a fifth mission to Gaza and he's also treated the wounded in Syria and Ukraine, risking life and limb to help the victims of war. Attar is also a professor of surgery
- [SANA.SY: Rehabilitation of intensive care unit at Hama National Hospital in collaboration with SAMS](https://sams-usa.net/news/sana-sy-rehabilitation-of-intensive-care-unit-at-hama-national-hospital-in-collaboration-with-sams/) - SANA.SY: Rehabilitation of intensive care unit at Hama National Hospital in collaboration with SAMS
- [الجمعية الطبية السورية الأمريكية (SAMS) تقود بعثات طبية في سوريا والأردن](https://sams-usa.net/news/الجمعية-الطبية-السورية-الأمريكية-sams-تق/) - أكثر من مئة متطوّع من الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية يقدّمون الرعاية الصحية والتعليم الطبي للإسهام في تلبية احتياجات اللاجئين وإعادة بناء...
- [SAMS concludes medical missions in Jordan, Syria](https://sams-usa.net/news/sams-concludes-medical-missions-in-jordan-syria/) - Amman, April 30 (Petra) – The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) has concluded its medical missions in Jordan and Syria, where hundreds of volunteers delivered specialized healthcare and medical education to communities facing severe crises and acute shortages in medical services.
- [SNHR: Joint Statement: Syrian and International Organizations Call on EU to End Assad-Era Sanctions on Syria Now](https://sams-usa.net/news/snhr-joint-statement-syrian-and-international-organizations-call-on-eu-to-end-assad-era-sanctions-on-syria-now/) - As the European Union prepares this week for its annual vote on the renewal of Council Decision 2011/273/CFSP and Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012, we, the undersigned organisations, call for the unconditional non-renewal of the EU sanctions imposed on Syria. These sanctions were imposed in response to the grave abuses and crimes against humanity committed
- [Downtown Newsmagazine: Dr. Amjad Rass – A Physician’s Fight for a Better Future in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/news/downtown-newsmagazine-dr-amjad-rass-a-physicians-fight-for-a-better-future-in-syria/) - Born in Syria, Amjad Rass – a physician who lives in Bloomfield Hills and has an internal medicine practice in Ohio – dedicates his life to helping others that stretches beyond his profession. For 13 years, Rass has been a volunteer with the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), where he organizes medical missions to help
- [SANA: The 23rd International Medical Conference Kicks Off at Damascus university](https://sams-usa.net/news/sana-the-23rd-international-medical-conference-kicks-off-at-damascus-university/) - SANA: The 23rd International Medical Conference Kicks Off at Damascus university
- [SANA: SAMS Conference Call for Building a Modern Healthcare System in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/news/sana-sams-conference-call-for-building-a-modern-healthcare-system-in-syria/) - SANA: SAMS Conference Call for Building a Modern Healthcare System in Syria
- [Context News: 'No doctors, no nurses, no equipment': Inside a Syrian hospital](https://sams-usa.net/news/no-doctors-no-nurses-no-equipment-inside-a-syrian-hospital/) - DAMASCUS - Like a mother duck leading her ducklings, gastroenterologist Bashar Hamad steers dozens of white-coated trainee doctors through the dim hallways of Damascus's Al Mojtahed hospital, a crumbling symbol of Syria's devastated healthcare sector.
- [NPR: A look at Syria's growing pains half a year after opposition fighters took power](https://sams-usa.net/news/a-look-at-syrias-growing-pains-half-a-year-after-opposition-fighters-took-power/) - In Syria, it's been more than six months since Bashar al-Assad's regime was toppled by opposition fighters after decades in power and years of civil war. NPR's Jane Arraf has covered Syria since the overthrow last December. She went back to Damascus this week to find out what's changed.
- [SANA: Hematology and oncology center in Deir Ezzor, a hospital in Albukamal inaugurated](https://sams-usa.net/news/hematology-and-oncology-center-in-deir-ezzor-a-hospital-in-albukamal-inaugurated/) - Hematology and oncology center in Deir Ezzor, a hospital in Albukamal inaugurated
- [WHO EMRO: “Every minute counts”: inside the ambulances connecting patients to care in Idlib](https://sams-usa.net/news/every-minute-counts-inside-the-ambulances-connecting-patients-to-care-in-idlib/) - 14 September 2025, Idlib, Syrian Arab Republic – This summer, when wildfires swept through the forests of Latakia, ambulance teams from Idlib were called in to support the emergency response. Paramedics rushed into smoke-filled hillsides where fire crews struggled to breathe. Among them was Mohammed Al Shahad, a father of three from Idlib, who recalls
- [MSN: Syria's wildly successful crowdfunding: Real hope or PR?](https://sams-usa.net/news/syrias-wildly-successful-crowdfunding-real-hope-or-pr/) - The amount of money being donated for reconstruction in Syria is nothing short of miraculous. In fact, the crowdfunding campaigns underway there since mid-August may well be some of the most successful in the world.
- [Borgen Magazine: Syrian American Medical Society: Future Relief Efforts in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/news/syrian-american-medical-society-future-relief-efforts-in-syria/) - LOS ANGELES, California — Since the fall of the Al-Assad regime in Syria in December 2024, conditions on the ground have changed dramatically. This shift has created new opportunities for organizations and aid groups to provide relief efforts in Syria to address poverty, hunger and medical crises. Many of these organizations have adjusted their understanding
- [SANA: SAMS organizes first specialized Intensive Care training Program in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/news/sams-organizes-first-specialized-intensive-care-training-program-in-syria/) - The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) has organized the first-ever specialized intensive care training program in Syria, aimed at enhancing the skills of intensive care physicians. The program, called POCAS, was held at the National University Hospital in Damascus.
- [Enab Baladi: US judge suspends decision to end temporary protection for Syrians](https://sams-usa.net/news/us-judge-suspends-decision-to-end-temporary-protection-for-syrians/) - A federal judge in Manhattan has suspended the implementation of US President Donald Trump’s administration decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than six thousand Syrians residing in the United States, granting beneficiaries additional time while the legal challenge to the decision is considered.
- [Chicago Sun Times: Rebuilding Syria’s health care system](https://sams-usa.net/news/chicago-sun-times-rebuilding-syrias-healthcare-system/) - Chicago’s nightlife is more than late-night music and bright lights. It’s a vital engine for local jobs, small businesses and neighborhood vibrancy. As neighborhoods evolve, thoughtfully curated nightlife preserves what makes our city magnetic: places where people gather, artists thrive and local economies hum after dark.
- [SANA: Finance and Social Affairs Ministers visit Al-Biruni hospital for cancer care](https://sams-usa.net/news/sana-finance-and-social-affairs-ministers-visit-al-biruni-hospital-for-cancer-care/) - Damascus, Dec. 28 (SANA) Accompanied by representatives from the Ministries of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Health, as well as a team from the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), Minister of Finance Mohamed Yisr Barnieh and Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Hind Kabawat reviewed the services provided at Al-Biruni University Hospital, particularly “Basma” Unit for treating children with
- [SANA: Stroke division opens at Tartous National Hospital](https://sams-usa.net/news/sana-stroke-division-opens-at-tartous-national-hospital/) - Tartous, Jan. 1 (SANA) A new stroke division opened at Tartous National Hospital with support from the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) to treat Syrian patients with stroke-related conditions.
- [SANA: Syrian doctors from UK and US perform specialized heart surgeries in Idleb](https://sams-usa.net/news/sana-syrian-doctors-from-uk-and-us-perform-specialized-heart-surgeries-in-idleb/) - Idleb Jan.16 (SANA) A team of Syrian doctors based in the United Kingdom and the United States is performing advanced heart and vascular surgeries at SAMS (Syrian American Medical Society ) Hospital in Idleb, continuing for the third consecutive day as part of a joint initiative with the local health directorate.
- [FOX17: Syrian-American doctor from West Michigan leads medical mission to rebuild Syria's healthcare](https://sams-usa.net/news/fox17-syrian-american-doctor-from-west-michigan-leads-medical-mission-to-rebuild-syrias-healthcare/) - KENTWOOD, Mich. — A Syrian-American physician from West Michigan is working to rebuild what has been lost in his home country through medical missions, bringing hope to a nation recovering from years of conflict.
- [Direct Relief: U.S. Braces for More Winter Weather, Power Outages, and Health Risks](https://sams-usa.net/news/direct-relief-u-s-braces-for-more-winter-weather-power-outages-and-health-risks/) - Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 460 shipments of requested medical aid to 48 U.S. states and territories and 13 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 1.1 million defined daily doses of medication
- [Rescue: Families find hope again in Syria through health and protection support](https://sams-usa.net/news/rescue-families-find-hope-again-in-syria-through-health-and-protection-support/) - In the Syrian city of Homs and nearby areas like Al-Qusayr, some returning families are now struggling to meet their daily basic needs. Homes remain destroyed or only partially repaired, and while streets once filled with rubble are slowly clearing, electricity, water, and health services remain unreliable.
- [SANA: Syria’s Health Ministry reopens renovated departments at al-Tall Hospital](https://sams-usa.net/news/sana-syrias-health-ministry-reopens-renovated-departments-at-al-tall-hospital/) - Damascus, Feb. 19 (SANA) Syria’s Health Minister Musab al-Ali on Thursday reopened eight departments at al-Tall National Hospital near Damascus after renovation work aimed at improving medical services for thousands of residents in the surrounding countryside.
- [Becker's Healthcare Podcast: Rebuilding Syria’s Healthcare System with Dr. Aref Rifai of SAMS](https://sams-usa.net/news/beckers-healthcare-podcast-rebuilding-syrias-healthcare-system-with-dr-aref-rifai-of-sams/) - In this episode, Dr. Aref Rifai, ophthalmologist and President of the Syrian American Medical Society, shares how the organization has expanded care across all 13 Syrian provinces following liberation. He discusses scaling hospitals and centers of excellence, launching a new radiation oncology center, strengthening medical education, and partnering with U.S. health systems to rebuild infrastructure
- [Salaam Gateway: How Zakat is bridging the Middle East’s $1 billion-a-day crisis](https://sams-usa.net/news/how-zakat-is-bridging-the-middle-easts-1-billion-a-day-crisis/) - As Ramadan 2026 draws to a close, the Middle East is confronting a stark reality. While the region’s ongoing conflicts are estimated to cost a staggering $1 billion a day, humanitarian organizations...
- [Anera: A Black Belt and a Bold Spirit: a Syrian Teen's Story Shows How Our Medical Aid Program Supports Healthcare in Jordan](https://sams-usa.net/news/anera-a-black-belt-and-a-bold-spirit-a-syrian-teens-story-shows-how-our-medical-aid-program-supports-healthcare-in-jordan/) - Every afternoon in Zaatari Refugee Camp, the sports hall fills with the sharp rhythm of feet striking mats. Among the athletes training there, one young Taekwondo fighter stands out. Rua’a moves quickly and precisely, her black belt tied tightly around her waist. She has trained for years to reach this level. But the journey to
- [Arab America: SAMS: Syrian American Physicians at the Frontlines of Humanity](https://sams-usa.net/news/arabamerica-sams-syrian-american-physicians-at-the-frontlines-of-humanity/) - For more than two decades, physicians of the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) have stood at the frontlines of humanitarian medicine delivering life-saving care in places where conflict, displacement, and devastation have made healing extraordinarily difficult. Founded and led by doctors of Syrian descent, SAMS is driven by a shared professional and moral commitment: to
- [Think Global Health: Syrian Doctors Fight Infant Blindness After War](https://sams-usa.net/news/think-global-health-syrian-doctors-fight-infant-blindness-after-war/) - Every month, ophthalmologist Ahmad Alsyed Ali sees at least one child teetering on the edge of blindness. As much as he wants to treat them, by the time these children are referred to his office, it is often too late. Many of his patients face a lifetime of severely restricted vision—or, in some cases, complete
- [SANA: Syria, SAMS to cooperate on rehabilitation of Deir Ezzor National Hospital](https://sams-usa.net/news/sana-syria-sams-to-cooperate-on-rehabilitation-of-deir-ezzor-national-hospital/) - 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’ ongoing commitment to expanding access

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- [GAZA FLASH UPDATE #1](https://sams-usa.net/reports/gaza-flash-update-1/) - After 470 days of devastating conflict, a temporary ceasefire took effect on January 19, 2025, offering a narrow window of relief for Gaza’s population. The war has caused catastrophic destruction to homes, hospitals, and essential infrastructure, with approximately 1.9 million people—nearly 90% of the population—displaced. More than 47,000 people have been killed, over 111,000 injured,
- [SAMS Lebanon Situation Report #7](https://sams-usa.net/reports/sams-lebanon-situation-report-7/) - SAMS Lebanon Situation Report #7 Recent escalation in the region has intensified the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, displacing nearly 700,000 people, including 200,000 children. Rising food and fuel prices, combined with conflict-related injuries and ongoing attacks, have placed immense pressure on vulnerable communities and Lebanon’s already fragile infrastructure. Most displaced families are relocating to host
- [LEBANON FLASH UPDATE #6](https://sams-usa.net/reports/lebanon-flash-update-6/) - Lebanon is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis following the collapse of the Syrian regime in December 2024 and the emergence of new sectarian violence, which has driven over 29,000 people—primarily Syrian refugees—into northern Lebanon. Many are sheltering in informal and overcrowded conditions, placing severe strain on already fragile infrastructure in areas like Akkar, Tripoli, and
- [LEBANON FLASH UPDATE #5](https://sams-usa.net/reports/lebanon-flash-update-5/) - Lebanon continues to face a deepening humanitarian crisis driven by economic collapse and prolonged conflict, leaving hundreds of thousands affected despite gradual returns of displaced populations. As of mid-January 2025, over 871,000 individuals have returned to their areas of origin, while more than 113,000 remain displaced, alongside new arrivals from Syria. The election of President
- [LEBANON FLASH UPDATE #4](https://sams-usa.net/reports/lebanon-flash-update-4/) - Following the November 27, 2024 ceasefire, the situation in Lebanon remains volatile, with over 902,000 displaced people returning to their communities while nearly 179,000 remain displaced—many unable to return to livable conditions due to destroyed infrastructure, limited services, and ongoing safety concerns. The health sector has been severely impacted, with over 150 attacks on healthcare
- [Gaza Interventions Update #4](https://sams-usa.net/reports/gaza-interventions-update-4/) - October 2025 marks two years since the first mass displacement order that forced 1.1 million Palestinians to flee their homes in Gaza. The announcement of a ceasefire brings long-overdue relief and a glimmer of hope for millions who have endured unimaginable suffering. Yet, this moment must be the beginning—not the end—of the international community’s responsibility
- [Health Needs Beyond Return: Healthcare for Syrian Refugees - Policy Brief](https://sams-usa.net/reports/health-needs-beyond-return-healthcare-for-syrian-refugees-policy-brief/) - Health Needs Beyond Return: Healthcare for Syrian Refugees — Policy Brief This policy brief, Health Needs Beyond Return: Sustaining Healthcare for Syrian Refugees in Zaatari Camp amid Political Transition and Funding Constraints (February 15, 2026), examines the ongoing health needs of approximately 65,000 Syrian refugees who remain in Zaatari Camp, Jordan, despite increased returns to
- [Restoring Sound: Hearing Care for Children in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/reports/restoring-sound-hearing-care-for-children-in-syria/) - This report offers a comprehensive assessment of Syria’s health sector in the wake of the country’s political transition following the collapse of the Assad regime in December 2024.
- [SAMS 2024 ANNUAL REPORT](https://sams-usa.net/reports/sams-2024-annual-report/) - In 2024, your support helped SAMS reach more people, respond to more emergencies, and rebuild health systems in some of the world’s most fragile regions. From Syria to Gaza, and from refugee camps to operating rooms, we delivered over 4.4 million medical services to patients who needed urgent, life-saving care. We’re proud to share our
- [Gaza Interventions Update #3](https://sams-usa.net/reports/gaza-interventions-update-3/) - Despite the recent disruptions, SAMS Foundation's team in Gaza is proactively addressing the urgent healthcare needs in Gaza, navigating the challenges that persist. To counteract limited access to healthcare and the rising number of displaced individuals, SAMS is deploying mobile medical outreach services. In addition to providing accessible and affordable dental care and ensuring that
- [Situation Report: Syria’s Health Sector – Challenges And Intervention Priorities](https://sams-usa.net/reports/situation-report-syrias-health-sector-challenges-and-intervention-priorities/) - This report offers a comprehensive assessment of Syria’s health sector in the wake of the country’s political transition following the collapse of the Assad regime in December 2024.
- [Northeast Syria Flash Update - January 2026](https://sams-usa.net/reports/northeast-syria-flash-update-january-2026/) - SAMS Northeast Syria Flash Update - January 2026 In January 2026, SAMS delivered life-saving medical support across northeast Syria, reaching thousands in Ar-Raqqa, Al-Hasakah, Deir Ez-Zor, and Al-Hol Camp. Key achievements include expanding the ICU at Ar-Raqqa National Hospital, rehabilitating lab services, and providing comprehensive care at health centers—covering general medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, nutrition,
- [Implementing UN Cross-Border Aid to Syria under Resolution 2165](https://sams-usa.net/reports/implementing-un-cross-border-aid-syria-resolution-2165/) - On July 14, 2014 the United Nations Security Council unanimously passed Resolution 2165, authorizing UN agencies to use cross-border and cross-line routes for humanitarian aid with the intent of increasing access to Syrians in desperate need. The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is grateful to the members of the Security Council for their tremendous efforts
- [Syrian Medical Voices from the Ground: The Ordeal of Syria's Healthcare Professionals](https://sams-usa.net/reports/syrian-medical-voices-ground-ordeal-syrias-healthcare-professionals/) - This report recounts the experiences of 27 physicians and other health workers in Syria who struggle to provide trauma care and health services to a population under assault. The goal of this report is to go beyond statistics and offer a ground-level view of the daily experiences and insights of Syrian health workers in opposition-controlled
- [Slow Death: Life and Death of Syrian Communities Under Siege](https://sams-usa.net/reports/slow-death-life-death-syrian-communities-siege/) - In Syria, hundreds of thousands of civilians are being intentionally denied basic necessities such as food, water, and medicine as part of a cruel tactic of war. Long-term sieges of populated areas – some of which have been ongoing since 2012 – have had a devastating impact on the people trapped inside. Hundreds of deaths
- [Madaya: Starvation Under Siege](https://sams-usa.net/reports/madaya-starvation-under-siege/) - Civilians in the besieged town of Madaya are suffering from staggering levels of need. Up to 40,000 civilians are starving, forced to resort to eating plants, insects, and even cats to survive. SAMS's latest report, Madaya: Starvation Under Siege, underscores the horrors that civilians are experiencing in besieged Madaya, and the need for consistent and
- [A New Normal: Ongoing Chemical Weapons Attacks in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/reports/a-new-normal-ongoing-chemical-weapons-attacks-in-syria/) - Since the conflict in Syria began, there have been numerous and horrific violations of humanitarian and human rights law, including the systematic use of chemical weapons. A New Normal: Ongoing Chemical Weapons Attacks in Syria is a report by the Syrian American Medical Society that documents 161 chemical attacks from the beginning of the conflict
- [Madaya: Portrait of a Syrian Town Under Siege](https://sams-usa.net/reports/madaya-portrait-of-a-syrian-town-under-siege/) - In late spring 2016, 12-year-old Ola died in Syria. Her death was not from barrel bombs, missiles, or mortar fire, but from starvation. She lived in Madaya, a small town controlled by opposition forces an hour’s drive from Damascus that the Syrian government has besieged – trapping residents inside without access to supplies, food, or
- [A Heavy Price to Pay: Attacks on Healthcare Systems in Syria 2015-2021](https://sams-usa.net/reports/a-heavy-price-to-pay-attacks-on-healthcare-systems-in-syria-2015-2021/) - Since the start of the conflict in Syria, the world has witnessed the distressing reality of how perpetrators of violence have systematically targeted healthcare systems in Syria, now well-documented and substantial reality of the conflict. Alongside immediate destruction that this causes on people and health care systems, this also means that healthcare systems have all
- [“Northwest Syria: Winter at Doors”](https://sams-usa.net/reports/northwest-syria-winter-at-doors/) - “When the planes start flying near the hospital, we don’t know what to do. It’s our responsibility to protect the infants in the incubators and the children in the pediatric wing and take them down to the lower floors. At the same time, we also have to protect ourselves from getting hurt.” - Sabah Misto,
- [DON’T LEAVE THEM ALONE: The future of the cross-border response in north west Syria](https://sams-usa.net/reports/dont-leave-them-alone-the-future-of-the-cross-border-response-in-north-west-syria/) - SAMS has joined thirteen Syrian and international NGOs in releasing a paper calling for the renewal of UNSC Resolution 2504, which facilitates the delivery of cross-border humanitarian aid into Syria. Cross-border has served as a vital pipeline for humanitarian actors to deliver aid to the most vulnerable in northwest Syria, where the vast majority live in informal
- [Out of sight](https://sams-usa.net/reports/out-of-sight/) - This report, jointly produced by SAMS and Relief International, examines the impact of prolonged conflict on cancer care in northwest Syria. Deliberate attacks on health facilities, as demonstrated in previous SAMS reports, have resulted in the destruction of approximately half of Syria's health facilities and triggered an exodus of specialized medical personnel, leading to a
- [Towards Truly Universal Access: Barriers to accessing health services for people with disabilities in Northwest Syria](https://sams-usa.net/reports/towards-truly-universal-access-barriers-to-accessing-health-services-for-people-with-disabilities-in-northwest-syria/) - The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) conducted a study to better understand the barriers to accessing healthcare services for people with disabilities in Northwest Syria. Barriers, in this regard, were classified into financial, structural, communication, and attitudinal barriers. In addition to improving understanding of barriers to accessing services, the study also aimed to examine the
- [Annual Research Report - 2022](https://sams-usa.net/reports/annual-research-report-2022/) - This report aims to highlight the incremental developments in SAMS' research activities during 2022, notably since the creation of a dedicated Research and Development Department under the Foundation. This department aims to strengthen SAMS' organizational capacity to conduct primary research and build essential partnerships. The establishment of this department is a significant milestone in promoting
- [Risking Lives to Save Lives: The Ordeal of Medical Personnel in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/reports/risking-lives-save-lives-ordeal-medical-personnel-syria/) - To be a doctor in Syria since the beginning of the current crisis means to risk one’s life in order to save lives. Syria today is the most dangerous place in the world to be a doctor. SAMS has been providing medical relief to Syrian doctors and hospitals throughout Syria while tracking and documenting the
- [The Failure of UN Security Council Resolution 2286 in Preventing Attacks on  Healthcare in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/reports/failure-un-security-council-resolution-2286-preventing-attacks-healthcare-syria/) - January 11, 2017 Read the full report here. 2016, particularly the latter half, was the most dangerous year for healthworkers in Syria. SAMS verified 168 attacks on medical facilities and personnel from June through December 2016. • The high volume of hospital targeting in this timeframe is linked to two main factors: • Russia’s intervention
- [Saving Lives Underground: The Case for Underground Hospitals in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/reports/saving-lives-underground-case-underground-hospitals-syria/) - Underground and fortified facilities act as crucial lifelines, saving patients, preserving donor-funded equipment, and providing a sense of security for health workers, preventing further displacement. Saving Lives Underground, released by SAMS, The Syria Campaign and 12 other leading Syrian medical organizations, explains how fortifying hospitals is one of the most effective ways of protecting Syrian
- [Under Siege: The Plight of East Ghouta](https://sams-usa.net/reports/siege-plight-east-ghouta/) - “Many patients are simply awaiting their death at home,” said SAMS doctor in East Ghouta. Nearly 400,000 civilians living in besieged East Ghouta are facing severe shortages of basic goods and lifesaving medical care. In its latest brief, Under Siege: The Plight of East Ghouta, SAMS highlights the devastating impact of the four-year long blockade on
- [Human Devastation Syndrome: The Impact of Conflict on Mental Health](https://sams-usa.net/reports/human-devastation-syndrome-the-impact-of-conflict-on-mental-health/) - The magnitude and complexity of these mental health conditions caused by prolonged and extensive trauma requires a diagnosis fitting the unique context of the Syrian conflict. Over half a million people have been killed since the beginning of the conflict in 2011, and more than 6.4 million are internally displaced with over 5 million living
- [Disrupted Health Care In Syria: The State of Reproductive Health](https://sams-usa.net/reports/disrupted-health-care-in-syria-the-state-of-reproductive-health/) - As the Syrian conflict enters its eighth year, the country’s healthcare system continues to be decimated and services disrupted. Medical facilities have been deliberately and systematically targeted. Many physicians have fled the country and hundreds have been killed. This has left a deeply depleted health sector in which the remaining medical staff are struggling to
- [Reality Makes Our Decisions: Ethical Challenges in Humanitarian Health in Situations of Extreme Violence](https://sams-usa.net/reports/reality-makes-our-decisions-ethical-challenges-in-humanitarian-health-in-situations-of-extreme-violence/) - "We have changed our places many times because of the fear of bombing...We have moved about four or five times because of the security situation, shelling, and air strikes. And civilians always [told] us they do not want to have a medical center or hospital next to them. We understand their fears of the shelling,"
- [The Broken Wings - Arabic](https://sams-usa.net/reports/the-broken-wings-arabic/) - 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 attacks on healthcare workers, resulting
- [The Broken Wings - English](https://sams-usa.net/reports/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 attacks on healthcare workers, resulting
- [The Broken Wings - French](https://sams-usa.net/reports/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 attacks on healthcare workers, resulting
- [Malnutrition Report](https://sams-usa.net/reports/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 close due to the ongoing
- [Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Management in an Area of Protracted Conflict](https://sams-usa.net/reports/breast-cancer-diagnosis-and-management-in-an-area-of-protracted-conflict/) - May 19, 2025 Avicenna Journal of Medicine Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Management in an Area of Protracted Conflict: A Case...
- [Gaza Interventions Update #5](https://sams-usa.net/reports/gaza-interventions-update-5/) - As 2025 drew to a close, Gaza entered the winter months under sustained strain. Cold temperatures, heavy rainfall, and winter storms compounded an already severe humanitarian crisis—particularly for displaced families living in overcrowded shelters, informal sites, or damaged buildings with limited access to basic services. Flooding across residential areas and displacement sites increased health risks,
- [Gaza Interventions Update #2](https://sams-usa.net/reports/gaza-interventions-update-2/) - SAMS has launched a partnership with the Healthcare and Development Association (HCDA) aimed at enhancing access to dental health services in fragile and conflict-affected regions of the Gaza Strip through a project designed to equip a comprehensive dental unit at the Palestinian Medical Center, operated by HCDA. Commencing on January 18, 2025, the project will
- [SAMS 2017 Annual Report](https://sams-usa.net/reports/sams-2017-annual-report/) - In 2017, SAMS provided over 3.5 million medical services to vulnerable individuals in seven countries. Learn more about our impact in 2017! Despite the unimaginable challenges we faced in 2017, SAMS was able to expand its operations further to respond to growing medical needs around the world, including launching new programs inside Syria, immediately
- [A Heavy Price to Pay (Turkish Version: ÖDENEN AĞIR BEDEL)](https://sams-usa.net/reports/a-heavy-price-to-pay-turkish-version-odenen-agir-bedel/) - The Turkish version of our Report: A Heavy Price to Pay: Attacks on Healthcare Systems in Syria 2015-2021.
- [SAMS 2021 Annual Report](https://sams-usa.net/reports/sams-2021-annual-report/) - 2021 was another challenging year for medical personnel in Syria and around the world. In Syria, we faced ongoing attacks on healthcare, an unprecedented surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations, and growing health needs caused by protracted conflict and displacement. In neighboring countries, the misery of the large refugee population was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite
- [Advanced Quality Learning for Mental Health in Northern Syria: Scoping Study Report](https://sams-usa.net/reports/advanced-quality-learning-for-mental-health-in-northern-syria-scoping-study-report/) - With support from the EU, SAMS commissioned a scoping study on the mental health workforce and education opportunities across northern Syria. The report discusses a wide range of results based on surveys with current MHPSS workers, prospective students for mental health programs, health facilities offering MHPSS services, and key mental health stakeholders in the region.
- [SAMS 2022 Annual Report](https://sams-usa.net/reports/sams-2022-annual-report/) - In 2022, the most profound impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic subsided and SAMS emerged from the global health crisis stronger and wiser. In 2022, with our experience handling critically ill patients in the newly established COVID Intensive Care Units (ICUs), SAMS began an urgently-needed ICU fellowship program. We also expanded our cancer treatment programing, and
- [Ongoing chemical weapons attacks in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/reports/a-new-normal-ongoing-chemical-weapons-attacks-in-syria-2/) - A New Normal: Ongoing Chemical Weapons Attacks in Syria was written by Kathleen Fallon, Advocacy Manager of the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS); Natasha Kieval, Advocacy Associate of SAMS; Dr. Zaher Sahloul, Senior Advisor and Past President of SAMS; and Dr. Houssam Alnahhas of the Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations (UOSSM), in partnership
- [Syria Flash Update - March 2025](https://sams-usa.net/reports/syria-flash-update-march-2025/) - The hostilities in the Tartous, Lattakia, Homs, and Hama governorates of Syria in early March continue to displace families into the North and Akkar governorates of north Lebanon reaching nearly 30,000 individuals. Read our Syria Flash Report
- [The Toll of Conflict on Sexual and Reproductive Health in Northwest Syria](https://sams-usa.net/reports/the-toll-of-conflict-on-sexual-and-reproductive-health-in-northwest-syria/) - March 14, 2023 Attacking health care facilities has been a deliberate tactic in the Syrian conflict, which is now 12 years old. Even as international recognition of the systematic nature of these attacks has grown in response to widespread documentation of assaults, impunity for perpetrators continues. All parties to the conflict have perpetrated numerous acts
- [Syria Flash Update – April 2025](https://sams-usa.net/reports/syria-flash-update-april-2025/) - Population movements and renewed displacement continue in Syria, with around 674,000 people displaced since November. Over 1.07 million people have returned to their areas of origin, including 462,000 people who were internally displaced in the country prior to 27 November Read our Syria Flash Report
- [Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Management in an Area of Protracted Conflict](https://sams-usa.net/reports/breast-cancer-diagnosis-and-management-in-an-area-of-protracted-conflict-3/) - May 19, 2025 Avicenna Journal of Medicine Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Management in an Area of Protracted Conflict: A Case Series from Northwest Syria Read the Full Report Authors Mohamed Hamze, Jude Alawa, Fares Alahdab, Alaa Al-Shemali, Ahmed Najeb Alhussein, Nour Muhammed Ali Arab, Bayan Galal, Jamil Debel, Ayham Jemo, Molham Khalil, Anees Chagpar, Bassel
- [Situation Report: Syria’s Health Sector - Challenges And Intervention Priorities](https://sams-usa.net/reports/situation-report-syrias-health-sector-challenges-and-intervention-priorities-2/) - April 3, 2025 This report offers a comprehensive assessment of Syria’s health sector in the wake of the country’s political transition following the collapse of the Assad regime in December 2024. Drawing on a series of regional workshops held in January 2025 across Aleppo, Latakia, Homs, and Damascus—with over 300 health professionals and stakeholders—the report
- [Syria Flash Report](https://sams-usa.net/reports/syria-flash-report/) - Syria’s humanitarian crisis remains severe, with over 16 million people in need of assistance, including 7 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). Economic instability, conflict, and damaged infrastructure continue to strain communities and health services. Read our Syria Flash Report
- [Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Management in an Area of Protracted Conflict](https://sams-usa.net/reports/breast-cancer-diagnosis-and-management-in-an-area-of-protracted-conflict-2/) - May 19, 2025 Avicenna Journal of Medicine Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Management in an Area of Protracted Conflict: A Case Series from Northwest Syria Read the Full Report Authors Mohamed Hamze, Jude Alawa, Fares Alahdab, Alaa Al-Shemali, Ahmed Najeb Alhussein, Nour Muhammed Ali Arab, Bayan Galal, Jamil Debel, Ayham Jemo, Molham Khalil, Anees Chagpar, Bassel
- [SAMS 2023 Annual Report](https://sams-usa.net/reports/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 most vulnerable have access to
- [The Use of Indiscriminate Weapons in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/reports/the-use-of-indiscriminate-weapons-in-syria/) - International organizations have regularly condemned warring parties for carrying out indiscriminate warfare in Syria, including by using allegedly indiscriminate weapons. This report seeks to frame the issues courts might consider in evaluating allegations that the use of such weapons violated international humanitarian law in a way that justifies criminal accountability.
- [LESSONS FROM INTERNATIONAL COURTS FOR DOCUMENTERS OF ATTACKS ON MEDICAL FACILITIES IN SYRIA](https://sams-usa.net/reports/lessons-from-international-courts-for-documenters-of-attacks-on-medical-facilities-in-syria/) - The law of armed conflict, or international humanitarian law (“IHL”), has long protected medical personnel and facilities.2 The first article of the 1864 Geneva Convention protected the neutrality of ambulances and hospitals.3 The 1907 Hague Convention directs that “in sieges and bombardments all necessary steps must be taken to spare, as far as possible,… hospitals,
- [Oxygen Availability for Covid-19 Management in North West Syria](https://sams-usa.net/reports/oxygen-availability-for-covid-19-management-in-north-west-syria/) - Under-resourced settings have faced inequitable access to essential medicines, vaccines, and resources during the COVID-19 pandemic, including medical oxygen. In countries affected by protracted conflict, where health systems are already strained and resources depleted, the impact of such shortages are magnified. One such context is northwest Syria where, in an area of 3,460 square meters,
- [“No Place Is Safe for Health Care”: The Attack on Syria’s al-Atareb Hospital](https://sams-usa.net/reports/no-place-is-safe-for-health-care-the-attack-on-syrias-al-atareb-hospital/) - On March 21, 2021, three artillery strikes hit al-Atareb hospital in the western countryside of Aleppo governorate. The missiles directly hit the hospital’s entrance and destroyed the orthopedic clinic that was in operation during the attack. Seven patients were killed, and 15 people were injured, including five medical staff. As a result of the attack,
- [SAMS 2020 Annual Report](https://sams-usa.net/reports/sams-2020-annual-report/) - 2020 was undoubtedly a challenging year for healthcare workers around the globe, yet it brought us together in ways we couldn’t even imagine. It showed us the best of what humanity has to offer through the determination of medical personnel and the generosity of people like you continuing to help during these uncertain times. In
- [Ineffective past, Uncertain Future](https://sams-usa.net/reports/ineffective-past-uncertain-future/) - Five years after the United Nations Security Council passed a landmark resolution 2286, committing countries to prevent attacks on health care and hold perpetrators accountable, violence against health workers and facilities rages on unabated.
- [SAMS 2019 Annual Report](https://sams-usa.net/reports/sams-2019-annual-report/) - In 2019, SAMS continued to provide primary and specialized care in seven countries, with major operations in Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, and Jordan. In Syria, SAMS expanded its relief operations in Syria to meet growing medical needs due to escalation in the northwest region that began on April 26, 2019. Since then, civilians have been subjected
- [Forced Migration & Health Care Challenges in Protracted Crisis](https://sams-usa.net/reports/forced-migration-health-care-challenges-in-protracted-crisis/) - SAMS hosted its 19th Annual International Conference in partnership with Charité University in Berlin on June 27- 29, 2019, with the theme Forced Migration and Healthcare Challenges in Protracted Crisis.” During this conference, 33 renowned speakers from diverse areas of expertise discussed the key issues pertaining to the provision of healthcare in displacement in seven
- [SAMS 2018 Annual Report](https://sams-usa.net/reports/sams-annual-report-2018/) - Since the beginning of the conflict in 2011, SAMS has been working on the front lines of crisis relief in Syria, neighboring countries, and beyond. Since then, SAMS has expanded its operations to new locations to meet growing medical needs worldwide. In 2018, SAMS operated in eight countries, with major operations inside Syria, Turkey,
- [Annual Report 2015](https://sams-usa.net/reports/annual-report-2015/) - In 2015, SAMS reached more Syrians than ever. We reached over 2.3 million people inside Syria and over 320,000 Syrian refugees in 2015. We supported over 100 medical facilities and more than 1,700 medical personnel. We initiated new specialized care programs, like a GI Endoscopy program and physical therapy, provided medical technician courses and nurses
- [Annual Report 2016](https://sams-usa.net/reports/annual-report-2016/) - In 2016, SAMS provided more than 3 million medical services, and expanded its programs to reach more Syrians and vulnerable populations. Read about SAMS’s critical and life-saving programs in our 2016 Annual Report! 2016 was a difficult and challenging year for SAMS. Our health workers braved besiegement, aerial attacks, and starvation, to continue caring for
- [SAMS Annual Report 2014/2015](https://sams-usa.net/reports/sams-annual-report-20142015/) - SAMS operates 96 medical facilities throughout Syria, in addition to supporting health workers, providing aid and equipment, and spearheading an assortment of medical programs. Programs range from primary care to more specialized treatment in order to provide effective and needs-based healthcare in Syria. In 2014, SAMS programs in Syria treated 1.1 million direct beneficiaries, in
- [SAMS Foundation 2013/2014 Annual Report](https://sams-usa.net/reports/sams-foundation-20132014-annual-report-english-version/) - The healthcare system in Syria has been decimated by the targeting of healthcare personnel, and the destruction of healthcare facilities, pharmaceutical factories, and the public health infrastructure. In addition, large-scale displacement of the population and contamination of water resources have further compromised healthcare. Benchmarks for access to safe and affordable healthcare, vaccination rates, neonatal care,

## Campaigns

- [Help SAMS Deliver Life-Saving Cancer Care](https://sams-usa.net/campaign/help-sams-deliver-life-saving-cancer-care/) - More than twelve years of conflict in Syria have pushed millions of Syrians into poverty and displacement, while also decreasing their access to primary and secondary health services, including cancer care.
- [#WithSyria Campaign](https://sams-usa.net/campaign/withsyria-campaign/) - SAMS joined with over 130 other NGOs to lead the #WithSyria campaign, urging world leaders to make clear that they are on the side of civilians in Syria.
- [#AleppoIsBurning](https://sams-usa.net/campaign/save-aleppo-fund/) - The humanitarian crisis, already unmatched in its scale, has reached a tipping point as Aleppo is bombarded and encircled.
- [Fallen Heroes Fund](https://sams-usa.net/campaign/our-fallen-heroes/) - In 2014 and 2015, as systematic and targeted attacks on healthcare increased, SAMS supported the families of our medical workers who have paid the highest price for their courage and selfless efforts.
- [Polio Campaign](https://sams-usa.net/campaign/polio-2016/) - A total of 232,771 Syrian children received vaccination during SAMS's polio campaign in March and April of 2016.
- [From the Ground Up: SAMS's New Al-Zaatari Facility](https://sams-usa.net/campaign/ground-samss-new-al-zaatari-facility/) - The growth of Jordan’s Al-Zaatari camp has paralleled the continuing conflict in Syria.
- [Diabetes Care for Syria](https://sams-usa.net/campaign/diabetescare-syria-project/) - Almost 1 out of 10 Syrians has diabetes. Of these, approximately half cannot manage their condition with diet alone and require daily doses of insulin and other medicines.
- [Save East Ghouta](https://sams-usa.net/campaign/save-east-ghouta/) - The situation in East Ghouta is extremely dire. Currently, nearly 400,000 civilians are besieged in the area, including more than 130,000 children.
- [Bangladesh](https://sams-usa.net/campaign/sams-responds-rohingya-refugee-crisis-bangladesh-read-updates-field/) - In 2017, more than half a million Rohingya refugees have fled persecution in Myanmar, seeking refuge in makeshift camps in Bangladesh.
- [Stand With Dialysis Patients in Jordan & Lebanon](https://sams-usa.net/campaign/stand-dialysis-patients-jordan-lebanon/) - For refugees, risk factors that worsen a kidney condition include a lack of dialysis supplies, lack of adequate nutrition, and toxic stress. Because of the high cost of treatment for dialysis patients, many refugees cannot afford the treatment and many have lost their lives.
- [Humanitarian Crisis in Southern Syria.](https://sams-usa.net/campaign/humanitarian-crisis-southern-syria/) - Since the escalation of attacks on Dara’a governorate on June 19, 2018, more than 500 civilians have been injured and at least 350,000 Syrians have fled their homes, seeking safety at Syria's borders.
- [Amber Heard Partners with SAMS to Provide Lifesaving Care for Syrian Refugee Children](https://sams-usa.net/campaign/join-amber-heard-sams-to-provide-life-saving-care-to-syrian-refugee-children-in-jordan/) - In April 2018, actor and activist Amber Heard joined SAMS on a medical mission to Jordan. During the trip, Amber met Weam, 12.
- [SAMS Operations in Northern Syria](https://sams-usa.net/campaign/sams-operations-in-northern-syria/) - SAMS continues to closely monitor the humanitarian and medical situation in Idlib, a province in northern Syria and home to nearly 3 million Syrians, including 1 million children and half of whom have been displaced from other areas in Syria.
- [Humanitarian Situation in NW Syria is Deteriorating. How You Can Help.](https://sams-usa.net/campaign/humanitarian-situation-in-nw-syria-is-deteriorating-how-you-can-help/) - On July 22, a marketplace and other residential areas in Ma’arat al-Nu’man in southern Idlib province were subjected to intense air strikes, killing 54 civilians, and injuring many more.
- [Northwest Syria: Waves of Displacement as Violence Escalates](https://sams-usa.net/campaign/northwest-syria-tens-of-thousands-of-civilians-displaced-as-violence-escalates/) - The humanitarian situation in northwest Syria is going from bad to worse as attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure intensify.
- [Emergency Appeal: SAMS Response to Beirut Explosion](https://sams-usa.net/campaign/sams-emergency-response-in-lebanon/) - The massive explosion that rocked Beirut on August 4, 2020 left at least 200 people dead, injured over 6,000 and plunged 300,000 into homelessness virtually overnight.
- [Join SAMS in Celebrating Women on International Women’s Day & Beyond](https://sams-usa.net/campaign/join-sams-in-celebrating-women-on-international-womens-day-beyond/) - On International Women's Day, please join us in celebrating women around the world by championing their voices on this special day and beyond.

## Procurement Opportunities

- [Medical Supplies - Glucometer Devices](https://sams-usa.net/proc-opportunities/medical-supplies-glucometer-devices-2/)

## Newsletters

- [April 2026: When a Season of Giving Blossoms into Lasting Impact](https://sams-usa.net/newsletters/april-2026-when-a-season-of-giving-blossoms-into-lasting-impact/) - April 2026: When a Season of Giving Blossoms into Lasting Impact As Ramadan’s spirit of giving continues, it transitions into a sustained commitment rooted in compassion, generosity, and unity. 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
- [March 2026: Resilience, Recovery, and a Sustainable Future](https://sams-usa.net/newsletters/march-2026-resilience-recovery-and-a-sustainable-future/) - SAMS March 2026: Resilience, Recovery, and a Sustainable Future As Ramadan inspires generosity, reflection, and unity, we are reminded that compassion is most powerful when it becomes action. Across Syria, communities are rebuilding after years of hardship strengthening healthcare, responding to emergencies, and ensuring families receive the care they deserve. With your steadfast support, hope
- [February 2026: Ramadan Special Edition - Restoring Health, Renewing Hope](https://sams-usa.net/newsletters/february-2026-ramadan-special-edition-restoring-health-renewing-hope/) - SAMS February 2026: Ramadan Special Edition - Restoring Health, Renewing Hope As we enter this blessed month of Ramadan, we are reminded that compassion is not only a value we hold, but an action we live. Across Syria and beyond, families continue to endure displacement, harsh winter conditions, and limited access to healthcare. Yet through
- [January 2026: A New Era for Syrian Healthcare](https://sams-usa.net/newsletters/january-2026-a-new-era-for-syrian-healthcare/) - SAMS January 2026 Newsletter: A New Era for Syrian Healthcare  As we begin the new year, we reflect on the strength of our community and the lasting impact your compassion continues to make across Syria. From celebrating resilience and liberation to advancing specialized care and inclusive services, SAMS remains committed to
- [April 2025: Healing with Hope: SAMS Expands Impact at Home and Abroad](https://sams-usa.net/newsletters/april-2025-healing-with-hope-sams-expands-impact-at-home-and-abroad/) - This April, we’re shining a light on the resilience of our communities and the dedication of our teams on the ground - from lifesaving missions in Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon to global advocacy and groundbreaking research. This issue highlights: 🔹Critical health updates from Syria 🔹Mental health & recovery efforts in Gaza 🔹 Advocacy wins in
- [July 2025: Medical Missions, Milestones & Momentum](https://sams-usa.net/newsletters/july-2025-medical-missions-milestones-momentum/) - Welcome to the July 2025 edition of the SAMS Monthly Newsletter—Rebuilding with Purpose: Medical Missions, Milestones & Momentum. This issue showcases our bold efforts to strengthen Syria’s healthcare system, from launching our largest-ever medical mission to hosting the historic 23rd International SAMS Conference in Free Syria—marking a new chapter in humanitarian care and medical leadership.
- [August 2025: Rebuilding with Purpose](https://sams-usa.net/newsletters/august-2025-rebuilding-with-purpose/) - The August 2025 edition of our newsletter highlights how SAMS is rebuilding Syria with purpose, including a landmark moment in SAMS history: our largest medical mission to date, expanded presence across Syria, and ongoing commitment to healing amid crisis. From delivering over 4.4 million medical services in 2024 to deploying mobile clinics in Gaza and
- [September 2025: Delivering Life, Care, and Hope Across Syria](https://sams-usa.net/newsletters/september-2025-delivering-life-care-and-hope-across-syria/) - September 2025: Delivering Life, Care, and Hope Across Syria The September 2025 edition of our newsletter highlights SAMS’ unwavering commitment to restoring healthcare access, strengthening medical education, and responding to urgent crises across Syria and beyond. From reopening hospitals in Deir Ezzor and Al-Mayadin, to launching the Ibn Sina Conference Center in Hama, and delivering
- [October 2025: Shining Hope Into Syria](https://sams-usa.net/newsletters/october-2025-shining-hope-into-syria/) - This month, SAMS is shining hope into Syria—renewing healthcare, empowering the next generation of doctors, and standing resilient in the face of crisis. From life-saving medical missions to advocacy on the global stage, your support continues to make all the difference. The October issue highlights: 🔹 September Medical Mission delivers critical care across Syria 🔹 SAMS Institute
- [November 2025: One Year After Liberation](https://sams-usa.net/newsletters/november-2025-one-year-after-liberation/) - In our November Newsletter, SAMS is celebrating resilience and renewal—marking one year since Syria’s liberation through life-saving missions, global advocacy, and stories of hope. Through every mission and milestone, your support continues to drive Syria’s recovery and inspire lasting change. In this month's issue, we cover: 🔹SAMS Launching Syria Liberation Month to Celebrate Resilience and
- [December 2025: Celebrating Resilience](https://sams-usa.net/newsletters/december-2025-celebrating-resilience/) - This month, SAMS is celebrating one year since Syria’s liberation, a milestone rooted in the resilience of the Syrian people. We reflect on powerful stories that highlight SAMS’ commitment to rebuilding a stronger, healthier Syria by expanding lifesaving care, strengthening local systems, and standing with families as they rebuild with dignity and hope. The December
- [June 2025: SAMS Enters a New Chapter of Recovery and Rebuilding](https://sams-usa.net/newsletters/june-2025-sams-enters-a-new-chapter-of-recovery-and-rebuilding/) - This June, as Syria enters a new phase of recovery and rebuilding, SAMS is scaling up our impact—from delivering emergency aid to newly liberated areas, to increasing our training of medical professionals, and hosting our 23rd International Conference in Damascus, the first in a free Syria! This issue features: 🔹 SAMS' Syria Flash Update &

## Employments

- [Employment Opportunity 5](https://sams-usa.net/employment/employment-opportunity-5/)
- [Employment Opportunity 4](https://sams-usa.net/employment/employment-opportunity-4/)
- [Employment Opportunity 2](https://sams-usa.net/employment/employment-opportunity-2/)
- [Employment Opportunity 3](https://sams-usa.net/employment/employment-opportunity-3/)
- [Employment Opportunity](https://sams-usa.net/employment/employment-opportunity/)

## publications

- [3. Burbach, R., Tappis, H., Abbara, A., Patel, P., Altahir, S., Hamze, M., Albik, A., Tajaldin, B., Nasser, S., & Fardous, H. (2024).](https://sams-usa.net/publication/3-burbach-r-tappis-h-abbara-a-patel-p-altahir-s-hamze-m-albik-a-tajaldin-b-nasser-s-fardous-h-2024/) - Investment in Cancer Prevention and Care for Forcibly Displaced Syrians Is an Urgent Priority. JCO Global Oncology, 9, e2200382.
- [2. Basha, L., Hamze, M., Socarras, A., Akhtar, M., Albaik, A., Hussien, I., Tarakji, A., Hamadeh, M., Loutfi, R., Kewara, M., & Abbara, A. (2024).](https://sams-usa.net/publication/2-basha-l-hamze-m-socarras-a-akhtar-m-albaik-a-hussien-i-tarakji-a-hamadeh-m-loutfi-r-kewara-m-abbara-a-2024/) - Respiratory health and the Syrian conflict: A scoping literature review. Medicine, Conflict and Survival, 40(1), 1–42.
- [1. Abbara, A., Karah, N., Alwan, A., Hamze, M., Marzouk, M., Cargill, A., Ayoubi, M., Chahrour, M., Al-Twaish, M., Ogoor, G., et al. (2024).](https://sams-usa.net/publication/1-abbara-a-karah-n-alwan-a-hamze-m-marzouk-m-cargill-a-ayoubi-m-chahrour-m-al-twaish-m-ogoor-g-et-al-2024/) - Cancer care in Syria during conflict: A systematic review. BMC Cancer, 24(94).
- [4. Kampalath, V., Patel, M. V., Hamze, M., Loutfi, R., Tajaldin, B., Albik, A., Kassas, A., Khashata, A., & Abbara, A. (2024).](https://sams-usa.net/publication/4-kampalath-v-patel-m-v-hamze-m-loutfi-r-tajaldin-b-albik-a-kassas-a-khashata-a-abbara-a-2024/) - An analysis of pediatric clinical presentations in Northwest Syria and the effect of forced displacement, 2018–2022. Global Epidemiology, 8, 100146.
- [5. Marzouk, M., Hamze, M., Debel, J., Abbara, A., Patel, M., Abdul Rahman, A., Kharboutli, M., & Cargill, A. (2024).](https://sams-usa.net/publication/5-marzouk-m-hamze-m-debel-j-abbara-a-patel-m-abdul-rahman-a-kharboutli-m-cargill-a-2024/) - Accessing breast cancer care in a protracted conflict: Qualitative exploration of the perspectives of women with breast cancer in northwest Syria. Social Science & Medicine, 117364.
- [6. Raknes, S., Townsend, D., Ghostine, C., & Hammoud, M. (2024).](https://sams-usa.net/publication/6-raknes-s-townsend-d-ghostine-c-hammoud-m-2024/) - Expanding access to mental health: Evaluating the potential of a serious mental health game for adolescents. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 27(12).
- [7. Tarnas, M. C., Hamze, M., Tajaldin, B., Sullivan, R., Parker, D. M., & Abbara, A. (2024).](https://sams-usa.net/publication/7-tarnas-m-c-hamze-m-tajaldin-b-sullivan-r-parker-d-m-abbara-a-2024/) - Exploring relationships between conflict intensity, forced displacement, and healthcare attacks: A retrospective analysis from Syria, 2016–2022. Conflict and Health, 18(1), 6.
- [8. Haar, R., Rayes, D., Tappis, H., Rubenstein, L., Rihawi, A., Hamze, M., Almhawish, N., Wais, R., Alahmad, H., Burbach, R., Abbara, A. (2024).](https://sams-usa.net/publication/8-haar-r-rayes-d-tappis-h-rubenstein-l-rihawi-a-hamze-m-almhawish-n-wais-r-alahmad-h-burbach-r-abbara-a-2024/) - The Cascading Impacts of Attacks on Health in Syria: A Qualitative Study of Health System and Community Impacts. PLOS Global Public Health, 4(6), e0002967.
- [9. Towards Truly Universal Access: Barriers to accessing health services for people with disabilities in Northwest Syria. (2024).](https://sams-usa.net/publication/9-towards-truly-universal-access-barriers-to-accessing-health-services-for-people-with-disabilities-in-northwest-syria-2024/) - Syrian American Medical Society Foundation.

## Medical Missions

- [SAMS Multispecialty Medical Mission](https://sams-usa.net/medical_missions/gaza-palestine/) - This mission was run by 13 volunteering specialists with various medical specialties: Neuro-Ophthalmology, Pulmonology/Critical Care, Pediatrics, IM & Family Medicine, Peripheral Vascular, GI, and EP.
- [SAMS Multispecialty Medical Mission - “Baraa Moussa”](https://sams-usa.net/medical_missions/sams-multispecialty-medical-mission-baraa-moussa/) - Led by Dr. Bassel Atassi, SAMS’ 32nd medical mission brought together 127 participants, including 94 volunteers from 11 countries, making it one of SAMS' largest missions to date. This mission marked the first time open-heart surgeries were performed by a cardiothoracic team.
- [SAMS Multispecialty Medical Mission](https://sams-usa.net/medical_missions/sams-multispecialty-medical-mission/) - This mission was run by 16 volunteering specialists with various medical specialties: Interventional Cardiology, Peripheral Vascular, Hematology, Oncology Surgery, Pathology, Ophthalmology, Nephrology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Pediatric, and Neonatology.
- [SAMS Multispecialty Medical Mission](https://sams-usa.net/medical_missions/sams-multispecialty-medical-mission-2/) - This mission was run by a team of volunteering specialists providing care across a range of specialties: Cardiology (Adult), ENT, Ophthalmology, Plastic Surgery, GI, OB/GYN, Pediatric Dental Surgeries, Neurosurgery, Dental Interventions, and more. The mission also included free medical days and medical capacity-building activities for local providers.
- [SAMS Multispecialty Medical Mission](https://sams-usa.net/medical_missions/sams-multispecialty-medical-mission-3/) - This mission was run by 38 volunteering specialists with various medical specialties: Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Peripheral Vascular, Oncology, Pathology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, ICU, Anesthesia and Pain Management, Internal Medicine, Interventional Neurology, GI, and Neonatology.

## SAMS Staffs

- [Aysha Khan](https://sams-usa.net/sams_staff/aysha-khan/) - Emergency medical coordinator
- [Khalil](https://sams-usa.net/sams_staff/khalil/) - Field Logistics Manager
- [Zainab Alvi](https://sams-usa.net/sams_staff/zainab-alvi/) - Shelter Program Officer

## Advocacy Footprints

- [Medical Education](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_footprint/education-institute/) - Established in 2023, the SAMS Institute is the dedicated arm of the Syrian American Medical Society focused on enhancing medical education & training for healthcare professionals in conflict-affected regions, laying the groundwork for stronger health systems & brighter futures.
- [Medical Missions](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_footprint/medical-missions/) - SAMS organizes and facilitates frequent medical missions to deliver essential healthcare services in crisis-affected regions. Since 2014, over 1,500 volunteer healthcare professionals have served displaced populations, refugees, and underserved host communities across countries like Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Turkey, and Greece.
- [Emergency and Humanitarian Response](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_footprint/emergency-and-humanitarian-response/) - SAMS responds wherever medical needs are urgent. From Gaza and Libya to Ukraine and Morocco, we’ve launched critical interventions in crisis zones around the world. Our efforts include trauma surgery, maternal care, psychosocial support, and health worker training.

## Partners Stories

- [Humanitarian coordination in Gaziantep or Amman](https://sams-usa.net/partners_stories/humanitarian-coordination-in-gaziantep-or-amman/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Diam leo volutpat accumsan lacus risus sociis nulla odio metus. Neque aliquam aliquam vel viverra.
- [UN advocacy wins](https://sams-usa.net/partners_stories/un-advocacy-wins/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Diam leo volutpat accumsan lacus risus sociis nulla odio metus. Neque aliquam aliquam vel viverra.
- [Medics Under Fire campaign](https://sams-usa.net/partners_stories/medics-under-fire-campaign/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Diam leo volutpat accumsan lacus risus sociis nulla odio metus. Neque aliquam aliquam vel viverra.
- [Polio vaccinations](https://sams-usa.net/partners_stories/polio-vaccinations/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Diam leo volutpat accumsan lacus risus sociis nulla odio metus. Neque aliquam aliquam vel viverra.

## Blogs

- [Spotlight on Hope: Meet Dr. Sumaya Lakis, A Trailblazer in Health Informatics](https://sams-usa.net/blogs/spotlight-on-hope-meet-dr-sumaya-lakis-a-trailblazer-in-health-informatics/) - At SAMS, our members are the beating heart of our mission. They are innovators, healers, leaders, and changemakers. Today, we shine a light on one such remarkable woman who is transforming digital healthcare while staying rooted in her love for Syria.
- [On Laylatul Qadr, Multiply Your Impact for Syria](https://sams-usa.net/blogs/on-laylatul-qadr-multiply-your-impact-for-syria-3/) - At SAMS, our members are the beating heart of our mission. They are innovators, healers, leaders, and changemakers. Today, we shine a light on one such remarkable woman who is transforming digital healthcare
- [Be the Light of Hope](https://sams-usa.net/blogs/be-the-light-of-hope/) - As we enter the final stretch of this blessed month, we invite you to make your giving count—for yourself and for those in urgent need. Across the globe, SAMS is delivering life-saving medical care and restoring hope
- [“I dream of the day she calls me Baba”](https://sams-usa.net/blogs/i-dream-of-the-day-she-calls-me-baba/) - Video: Jordan-03-edited-sub.mp4’ Every child deserves to hear “I love you.” | Taqa’s Journey At just four years old, Taqa has never heard the sound of her father’s voice. But thanks to generous supporters like
- [You Made This Possible](https://sams-usa.net/blogs/you-made-this-possible/) - In 2024, SAMS provided life-saving and life-changing healthcare to over 1.4 million people across the globe. Thanks to your support during Ramadan and beyond, we were able to: Deliver over 4.4 million medical
- [Staying Behind to Heal Hearts](https://sams-usa.net/blogs/staying-behind-to-heal-hearts/) - At SAMS, our members are the beating heart of our mission. They are innovators, healers, leaders, and changemakers. Today, we shine a light on one such remarkable woman who is transforming digital healthcare
- [Syria’s Health Sector at a Crossroads](https://sams-usa.net/blogs/syrias-health-sector-at-a-crossroads/) - At SAMS, our members are the beating heart of our mission. They are innovators, healers, leaders, and changemakers. Today, we shine a light on one such remarkable woman who is transforming digital healthcare
- [Syria Flash Update – January–February 2025](https://sams-usa.net/blogs/on-laylatul-qadr-multiply-your-impact-for-syria-2/) - At SAMS, our members are the beating heart of our mission. They are innovators, healers, leaders, and changemakers. Today, we shine a light on one such remarkable woman who is transforming digital healthcare
- [Eid Mubarak from SAMS](https://sams-usa.net/blogs/eid-mubarak-from-sams/) - As the holy month comes to a close, all of us at SAMS want to wish you and your loved ones a joyful and peaceful Eid. This Ramadan, your compassion has brought healing, hope, and happiness to so many
- [On Laylatul Qadr, Multiply Your Impact for Syria](https://sams-usa.net/blogs/on-laylatul-qadr-multiply-your-impact-for-syria/) - At SAMS, our members are the beating heart of our mission. They are innovators, healers, leaders, and changemakers. Today, we shine a light on one such remarkable woman who is transforming digital healthcare

## Advocacy statements

- [SAMS Urges Protection of Health Workers and Medical Facilities in Lebanon](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/sams-urges-protection-of-health-workers-and-medical-facilities-in-lebanon/) - SAMS Urges Protection of Health Workers and Medical Facilities in Lebanon March 15, 2026 The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) expresses deep concern over the recent attacks on healthcare workers and medical facilities in Lebanon. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 14 health workers were killed on March 14. WHO reported that 12 doctors,
- [SAMS Statement on the Attack at Mar Elias Church in Damascus](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/sams-statement-on-the-attack-at-mar-elias-church-in-damascus/) - Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) Statement on the Attack at Mar Elias Church in Damascus June 26, 2025 The Syrian American Medical Society condemns in the strongest terms the brutal attack that took place on Sunday at Mar Elias Church in the Damascus suburb of Dweila. This tragic event claimed the lives of at least
- [SAMS Welcomes Repeal of Caesar Act as Step Toward Syria’s Economic Recovery](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/sams-welcomes-repeal-of-caesar-act-as-step-toward-syrias-economic-recovery/) - SAMS Welcomes Repeal of Caesar Act as Step Toward Syria’s Economic Recovery December 12, 2025 SAMS welcomes the repeal of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act included in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which has now passed the House of Representatives. This act, originally enacted to impose sanctions on the Assad regime for
- [SAMS Welcomes Liberation of Northeast Syria](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/sams-welcomes-liberation-of-northeast-syria/) - SAMS Welcomes Liberation of Northeast Syria January 18, 2026 With pride and jubilation, SAMS welcomes the liberation of Northeast Syria, marking a long-awaited moment of hope for communities that have endured years of oppression, conflict, displacement, and suffering. This development represents an important step toward restoring dignity, stability, and the fundamental rights of the Syrian
- [SAMS Provides Critical Mental Health Support After Successive Attacks in Ukraine](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/sams-provides-critical-mental-health-support-after-successive-attacks-in-ukraine/) - SAMS Provides Critical Mental Health Support After Successive Attacks in Ukraine November 21, 2025 On the night of November 17, 2025, Dnipro, Ukraine endured a series of intense attacks that shook the city, left civilians injured, and sparked fires across several districts. After hours of fear, disruption, and uncertainty, the emotional toll on residents was
- [SAMS Deeply Alarmed by Renewed Violence in Aleppo and Its Impact on Civilian Communities](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/sams-deeply-alarmed-by-renewed-violence-in-aleppo/) - SAMS Deeply Alarmed by Renewed Violence in Aleppo and Its Impact on Civilian Communities January 8, 2026 The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) expresses deep concern over the renewed escalation of violence in Aleppo over the past two days, particularly in and around the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyah neighborhoods. Recent clashes involving the use of
- [As Civilian Casualties Mount, SAMS Deeply Concerned About Escalating Violence in Southern Syria and Calls for Urgent Action](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/as-civilian-casualties-mount-sams-deeply-concerned-about-escalating-violence-in-southern-syria-and-calls-for-urgent-action/) - As Civilian Casualties Mount, SAMS Deeply Concerned About Escalating Violence in Southern Syria and Calls for Urgent ActionJuly 16, 2025 The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is deeply alarmed by credible reports of hundreds of civilian casualties and dozens of critical injuries in the southern Syrian governorates of Suwayda and Daraa. We urgently call
- [SAMS Responds to Mass Casualty Explosion near Idlib, Syria](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/sams-responds-to-mass-casualty-explosion-near-idlib-syria/) - SAMS Responds to Mass Casualty Explosion near Idlib, Syria July 24, 2025 The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is deeply alarmed by today’s devastating explosion near the city of Idlib in northwest Syria, which resulted in mass casualties. The blast occurred near the SAMS-supported Maarat Misrin Hospital, which has already received more than 92 wounded
- [SAMS Condemns Attacks on Healthcare in Lebanon and the Growing Humanitarian Crisis](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/sams-condemns-attacks-on-healthcare-in-lebanon-and-the-growing-humanitarian-crisis-2/) - Since the escalation of hostilities between Israel and Lebanon on September 17, 2024, there have been 23 attacks on healthcare in Lebanon, resulting in 72 deaths and 43 injuries among health workers and patients, according to the World Health Organization. In the conflict-affected zone in southern Lebanon, half of the health clinics have closed and hospitals
- [ترحب الجمعية الطبية السورية الأمريكية بالتزامات مؤتمر بروكسل وتناشد بدعم إضافي من المانحين خلال هذه الفترة الحرجة](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/ترحب-الجمعية-الطبية-السورية-الأمريكي/) - ١٧ آذار ٢٠٢٥، واشنطن العاصمة – ترحب الجمعية الطبية السورية الأمريكية (SAMS) بنتائج والتزامات مؤتمر بروكسل الذي استضافه الاتحاد الأوروبي، والذي جمع ٦,٣ مليار دولار لدعم انتقال شامل وسلمي، بما في ذلك التعهدات بتقديم المساعدات الإنسانية وغير الإنسانية. وتعرب SAMS عن ترحيبها بالتزامات المانحين تجاه الرعاية الصحية، بالإضافة إلى الدعم الأساسي للمياه والغذاء والتعليم، والتي
- [الجمعية الطبية السورية الأمريكية تدين العنف على الساحل السوري وتدعو إلى حماية المدنيين والعاملين في القطاع الصحي وتحقيق العدالة والمساءلة](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/الجمعية-الطبية-السورية-الأمريكية-تدي/) - دمشق، 10 آذار 2025 — تدين الجمعية الطبية السورية الأمريكية (سامز) الهجمات الأخيرة التي ترقى إلى جرائم ضد الإنسانية، بما في ذلك الاعتداءات العشوائية على المدنيين، والعاملين في القطاع الصحي، والمستشفيات. وبينما تواصل سامز جهودها لتوسيع نطاق تقديم المساعدات الطبية والإنسانية بشكل عاجل إلى المناطق المتضررة، فإننا نناشد الهيئات المعنية بحقوق الإنسان دعم الجهود المعلنة مؤخرًا
- [Joint Statement from Syrian NGOs Regarding the Humanitarian Crisis in Besieged East Ghouta](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/joint-statement-from-syrian-ngos-regarding-the-humanitarian-crisis-in-besieged-east-ghouta/) - Joint Statement from Syrian NGOs Regarding the Humanitarian Crisis in Besieged East Ghouta
- [Joint Statement from Syrian NGOs Regarding the Latest Developments in North Western Syria](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/joint-statement-from-syrian-ngos-regarding-the-latest-developments-in-north-western-syria/) - Joint Statement from Syrian NGOs Regarding the Latest Developments in North Western Syria
- [Joint Press Release on Attacks on Healthcare in Aleppo](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/joint-press-release-on-attacks-on-healthcare-in-aleppo/) - Joint Press Release on Attacks on Healthcare in Aleppo
- [Joint Letter Urges President Trump to Challenge President Putin on Syrian Rights Violations](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/joint-letter-urges-president-trump-to-challenge-president-putin-on-syrian-rights-violations/) - Joint Letter Urges President Trump to Challenge President Putin on Syrian Rights Violations
- [Joint Statement on Air Drops in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/joint-statement-on-air-drops-in-syria/) - Airdrops call is welcome, sieges must end now As humanitarian and human rights organizations working to alleviate the plight of civilians affected by the crisis in Syria, we welcome efforts by the International Syria Support Group (ISSG) to pressure the Syrian government and non-state armed actors to lift the sieges across the country and ensure
- [Health Workers and Facilities in 23 Conflict-Ridden Countries Attacked With Impunity in 2016](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/health-workers-and-facilities-in-23-conflict-ridden-countries-attacked-with-impunity-in-2016/) - May 3, 2017 The extent and intensity of violence against health workers globally remained alarmingly high in 2016, the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition said in a new report today. The report also finds that accountability for committing these attacks remains inadequate or non-existent. The report, entitled Impunity Must End, documents attacks on health care in 23 countries. Its
- [To Our Fellow Healthcare Workers](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/to-our-fellow-healthcare-workers/) - To Our Fellow Healthcare Workers
- [Meeting the Real Needs of Syrian Civilians: A Message to the Humanitarian Task Force](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/meeting-the-real-needs-of-syrian-civilians-a-message-to-the-humanitarian-task-force/) - Meeting the Real Needs of Syrian Civilians: A Message to the Humanitarian Task Force
- [Joint Statement from Medical and Humanitarian organizations use Three Billboards to call on UN to stop violence in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/joint-statement-from-medical-and-humanitarian-organizations-use-three-billboards-to-call-on-un-to-stop-violence-in-syria/) - Joint Statement from Medical and Humanitarian organizations use Three Billboards to call on UN to stop violence in Syria
- [Letter to Members of the UNSC on Resolution 2165](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/letter-to-members-of-the-unsc-on-resolution-2165/) - Letter to Members of the UNSC on Resolution 2165
- [Press Statement - The Systematic Targeting of Personnel and Health Facilities in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/press-statement-the-systematic-targeting-of-personnel-and-health-facilities-in-syria/) - Press Statement - The Systematic Targeting of Personnel and Health Facilities in Syria Read more
- [SAMS ED David Lillie Briefing to the Security Council on the Humanitarian Situation in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/sams-ed-david-lillie-briefing-to-the-security-council-on-the-humanitarian-situation-in-syria/) - SAMS ED David Lillie Briefing to the Security Council on the Humanitarian Situation in Syria
- [SAMS Highlights Detrimental Effects of New Executive Order on Syrian-American Physicians](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/sams-highlights-detrimental-effects-of-new-executive-order-on-syrian-american-physicians/) - January 31, 2017 For Immediate Release Washington D.C. – The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is deeply concerned that the Executive Order signed last week might compromise the ability to provide critical humanitarian and medical relief overseas, and could limit the education and professional careers of many aspiring Syrian students and physicians. The Executive Order may
- [USG Aid Must Continue to Be a Lifeline of Hope](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/usg-aid-must-continue-to-be-a-lifeline-of-hope/) - USG Aid Must Continue to Be a Lifeline of Hope February 3, 2025 SAMS recognizes the U.S. Government’s (USG) right to review its foreign assistance programs to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and coordination with global partners. We all strive to improve. However, the USG’s recent decision to pause most aid during this review is putting lives
- [Protecting the Right to Health in Syria](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/protecting-the-right-to-health-in-syria/) - The UN Security Council has an obligation under international humanitarian law to ensure that conflict-impacted populations are reached with aid by urgently renewing the authorization for Bab al-Hawa crossing in northwest Syria and reopen the Bab al-Salam and Yarubiyah crossings. By Tlaleng-Mofokeng, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of
- [SAMS Condemns Attacks Near Al-Shifa Hospital](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/sams-condemns-attacks-near-al-shifa-hospital/) - Washington, DC – November 12, 2023 – The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) expresses profound concern over the recent attacks in the vicinity of Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza and strongly condemns any attempts to target medical facilities under any pretext. In the past 48 hours, Al-Shifa Hospital, recognized as Gaza’s largest medical facility, has experienced
- [SAMS Condemns Violence on the Syrian Coast and Calls for Protection of Civilians, Healthcare Workers, and Justice and Accountability](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/sams-condemns-violence-on-the-syrian-coast-and-calls-for-protection-of-civilians-healthcare-workers-and-justice-and-accountability/) - SAMS Condemns Violence on the Syrian Coast and Calls for Protection of Civilians, Healthcare Workers, and Justice and Accountability March 10, 2025 The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) strongly condemns the recent attacks resulting in crimes against humanity, including indiscriminate assaults on civilians, healthcare personnel, and hospitals. As SAMS works to rapidly scale and deliver
- [Urgent Appeal: SAMS Condemns Horrific Strike on Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza City, Escalating Attacks on Healthcare in Gaza](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/urgent-appeal-sams-condemns-horrific-strike-on-al-ahli-baptist-hospital-in-gaza-city-escalating-attacks-on-healthcare-in-gaza/) - Yesterday, a strike hit Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza City, killing hundreds, according to the AP, mostly patients receiving treatment, healthcare workers, and those seeking shelter. This is the deadliest attack in the Palestinian territories going back to 2008 and the most destructive on a healthcare facility. In a distressing recurrence of a pattern witnessed
- [A Statement From the Syrian American Medical Society Board on Recent Escalation in Northwest Syria](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/a-statement-from-the-syrian-american-medical-society-board-on-recent-escalation-in-northwest-syria/) - From October 5, seemingly indiscriminate attacks on communities in Syria’s Northwest resumed, including attacks on healthcare facilities. In fact, SAMS has had to suspend service provision at some of our Idlib facilities, and four of our facilities in the broader Idlib area were impacted by the strikes. These latest attacks have caused significant loss of
- [SAMS Statement on Cross-Border Aid](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/sams-statement-on-cross-border-aid/) - The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is working closely with donor countries and partners inside the UN to try and bring clarity and resolution to the cross-border aid situation. We know this is a frightening time for many of the communities we serve, and have already heard from beneficiaries and staff about the disruptions that
- [SAMS Calls on Global Community to Reaffirm Commitment to Humanitarian Access, Justice and Accountability](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/sams-calls-on-global-community-to-reaffirm-commitment-to-humanitarian-access-justice-and-accountability/) - While the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) remains dedicated to humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, and impartiality, we express grave concerns about recent political developments regarding Syria. These developments are likely to have adverse effects on the safety and well-being of millions of displaced Syrians and their healthcare providers, as well as undermine the international
- [SAMS Welcomes Brussels Conference Commitments And Appeals For Additional Donor Support During This Critical Time](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/sams-welcomes-brussels-conference-commitments-and-appeals-for-additional-donor-support-during-this-critical-time/) - SAMS Welcomes Brussels Conference Commitments And Appeals For Additional Donor Support During This Critical Time March 18, 2025 The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) welcomes the outcomes and commitments of the European Union hosted Brussels Conference mobilizing $6.3 billion in support of an inclusive and peaceful transition, including pledges for humanitarian and non-humanitarian aid. SAMS
- [Syrian American Medical Society Responds to U.S. Sanctions Policy Shift on Syria](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/syrian-american-medical-society-responds-to-u-s-sanctions-policy-shift-on-syria/) - Syrian American Medical Society Responds to U.S. Sanctions Policy Shift on Syria May 14, 2025 Washington, D.C. – The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) welcomes the United States’ decision to lift sanctions on Syria, recognizing this as an important step toward expanding access to lifesaving healthcare for the Syrian people. “The lifting of sanctions marks
- [An Affront Too Far: A Call for a Ceasefire in Gaza](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/an-affront-too-far-a-call-for-a-ceasefire-in-gaza/) - An Affront Too Far: A Call for a Ceasefire in Gaza May 28, 2025 On May 23, an airstrike in Gaza hit the home of a pediatrician, Dr Alaa al-Najjar, killing nine of her children, and seriously wounding her remaining child and husband, also a doctor. As a physician during war, she regularly risked her
- [SAMS Calls for the Protection of Civilians and Hospitals in Escalation of Syrian Conflict](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/sams-calls-for-the-protection-of-civilians-and-hospitals-in-escalation-of-syrian-conflict/) - The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is alarmed over the December 1 airstrike near the emergency entrance of the Aleppo University Hospital, causing many civilian deaths and injuries. During the deadly fighting in Aleppo this past weekend, the University Hospital was one of the main caregivers for the injured. On Sunday, one of SAMS’ ambulances
- [SAMS Condemns Attacks on Healthcare in Lebanon and the Growing Humanitarian Crisis](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/sams-condemns-attacks-on-healthcare-in-lebanon-and-the-growing-humanitarian-crisis/) - Since the escalation of hostilities between Israel and Lebanon on September 17, 2024, there have been 23 attacks on healthcare in Lebanon, resulting in 72 deaths and 43 injuries among health workers and patients, according to the World Health Organization. In the conflict-affected zone in southern Lebanon, half of the health clinics have closed and hospitals
- [Global Displacement Hits Record High: Ensuring Dignified Healthcare for Refugees](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/global-displacement-hits-record-high-ensuring-dignified-healthcare-for-refugees/) - World Refugee Day reminds us of an escalating and unprecedented global displacement crisis. The United Nations reports a staggering 120 million people worldwide have been forced to flee their homes as of May 2023, a new world record produced by the last decade plus of conflict. Syria remains the world’s most significant displacement crisis, according to
- [SAMS Concerned Over Rafah Escalation in Gaza; Fears for the Safety of Its Medical Volunteers Unable to Evacuate](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/sams-concerned-over-rafah-escalation-in-gaza-fears-for-the-safety-of-its-medical-volunteers-unable-to-evacuate/) - SAMS Concerned Over Rafah Escalation in Gaza; Fears for the Safety of Its Medical Volunteers Unable to Evacuate The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) expresses its grave concerns for the safety of civilians in the populous Rafah area of southern Gaza, currently facing a military incursion and a displacement of over 100,000 people. Exacerbating the
- [Malnutrition Hounds Children in Gaza: SAMS Calls for Unfettered Humanitarian Access](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/malnutrition-hounds-children-in-gaza-sams-calls-for-unfettered-humanitarian-access/) - Dr. Samer Attar, a longstanding SAMS volunteer from Chicago who just completed his third medical mission in Gaza, said malnutrition was a growing crisis there. “Every day we saw death from malnutrition, dehydration, and traumatic blast injuries,” he said of northern Gaza where he was one of four international doctors placed by the World Health
- [Humanitarian Crisis Unveiled: Healthcare Under Attack in Gaza](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/humanitarian-crisis-unveiled-healthcare-under-attack-in-gaza/) - Joint Statement by the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), and the Palestinian American Medical Society (PAMA) February 7, 2024 Since the initial outbreak of violence on October 7, 2023, and the subsequent bombardment of Gaza, much civilian infrastructure, and particularly healthcare facilities, have come under fire. As a result, these facilities are grappling with structural
- [Healthcare Under Attack: SAMS-Supported Clinic Destroyed in Gaza](https://sams-usa.net/advocacy_statement/sams-institute/) - We are shaping the future of healthcare. The SAMS Institute builds local capacity through medical education—offering residency programs, nursing and midwifery training, virtual clinical rounds, and scholarship opportunities for healthcare professionals committed to serving their communities.

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