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