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...
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...
SAMS-Supported Al-Ihsan Hospital in Dara’a Out of 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,...
SAMS-Supported Hospital Attacked Amidst Escalating Attacks on Dara’a
For Immediate Release June 28, 2018 Washington, D.C.- Yesterday, June 27, at 4:00 pm local time, SAMS-supported al-Giza Hospital in...
129 Syrian Dialysis Patients in Jordan Lose Access to Critically Needed Care
For Immediate Release April 30, 2018 Washington, D.C.- Currently, 129 Syrian refugees residing in Jordan, including 67 women, are suffering...
SAMS and 13 Medical Organizations Suspend Services in Northern Syria After Armed Groups Attack Hospital
For Immediate Release April 16, 2018 Washington, D.C.- Yesterday, April 15, 2018, SAMS-supported Al-Mara’a Hospital in Idlib was subjected to...
SAMS, Syria Civil Defense Condemn Chemical Attack on Douma
For Immediate Release April 8, 2018 Washington, D.C.- Following a brief ceasefire that only lasted for a couple of days,...
SAMS and 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...
SAMS Strongly Condemns Use of Internationally-Prohibited Weaponry on Besieged Civilians
For Immediate Release March 8, 2018 Washington D.C., Yesterday, March 7, besieged East Ghouta was subjected to a systematic and...
Statement: SAMS Condemns Violations of Medical Neutrality in 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...
Thirteen Targeted Attacks on Hospitals in East Ghouta in 48 Hours. Medics Describe the Situation as “Catastrophic.”
February 20, 2018 Washington, D.C.- Over the past 48 hours, besieged East Ghouta has been subjected to an intense campaign...
SAMS Hospital in Ma’aret Al-Nu’man City Forced to Close After Six Airstrikes
For Immediate Release February 5, 2018 Washington, D.C.- Yesterday, February 4, at approximately 8 pm local time, six airstrikes targeted...