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The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is a medical relief organization that is working on the front lines of crisis relief in Syria & beyond.

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    Mar 15

    "This conflict has witnessed some of the most heinous violations of international law & norms in history." - Dr. 10 years ago, the conflict in erupted, creating one of the worst humanitarian crises of our time.

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  2. Mar 26

    In 2019, SAMS launched a -funded program to provide financial subsidies to displaced populations in to access life-saving care. Since its launch, SAMS has provided support to 429 children, including 347 Syrian refugees struggling to access care.

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  3. Mar 26

    “We receive about 30 patients a day. In addition to the RH services, the clinic also provides educational materials for pregnant women, as well as prenatal vitamins." Fatima is one of our tireless midwives overseeing the RH clinic at SAMS Batabo Medical Center in .

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  4. Mar 24

    In this third episode of , co-produced by SAMS, & , we discuss the prevalence of mental health issues in young Syrian refugees living in 's refugee camps. Listen here:

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  5. Mar 24

    Over the weekend, SAMS delivered 4 dialysis machines to . In addition, SAMS will be providing 60K masks in the coming days to support Jordan's ongoing response. Since the beginning of the pandemic, SAMS has provided financial & material support to 's MoH.

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  6. Mar 23

    "How can health facilities be expected to serve communities in need when they’re constantly being attacked?" Mahmoud, a maintenance technician at Al-Atareb Hospital, was one of the 5 SAMS staff injured in Sunday’s attack. He sustained multiple shrapnel injuries.

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  7. Mar 23

    This past Sunday, SAMS concluded its recent pediatric urology mission in , performing 20 surgeries on children, including 15 Syrian refugees & 5 Jordanians. This mission was made possible thanks to our local partner, the Islamic Hospital & our tireless local volunteers.

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  8. Retweeted
    Mar 23

    "We get strength from the kids on the ground, those who have the least. One look at the eyes of a kid that has nothing, running around in the mud, that is enough energy for us to keep doing this" 's

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  9. Mar 22

    "We’re appalled by yesterday’s attack on our hospital. There is no excuse for bombing civilian infrastructure, let alone a hospital that serves a vulnerable population facing deteriorating living conditions amid displacement, strife & .” -

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  10. Mar 22

    Yesterday’s attack on SAMS-supported Al-Atareb Hospital in Western Aleppo 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. Read our statement.

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    Mar 22

    " تدين الاعتداء المروع أمس على مشفى في ، هذا القتل العشوائي وسفك الدماء الوحشي يجب أن يتوقف الآن. ويجب محاسبة المسؤولين عن ارتكاب هذه الجرائم الشنيعة المشافي والمدنيون وموظفو الإغاثة " - وزير شؤون الشرق الأوسط، جيمس كليفرلي

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  12. Retweeted
    Mar 21

    A supported hospital in Syria was attacked. After 10 years the world hardly even notices/cares anymore. A reminder that the people operating the mobile clinic are risking their lives to do so. Please donate/support them if you can:

    Earlier today, SAMS-supported Al-Atareb Surgical Hospital in western Aleppo was targeted, killing 6 civilians and injured 17 more, including 5 SAMS medical staff. The hospital sustained extensive damage and was forced to close.
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  13. Retweeted
    Mar 21

    BREAKING: Artillery shelling has hit a hospital run by our partner in Al Atareb, Syria. 6 deaths and at least 16 people injured. “We utterly condemn this deadly attack,” said IRC’s country director. Our statement:

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  14. Mar 21

    "How much longer can we leave innocent civilians & health workers so helpless in the face of these attacks?” - Today's attack on SAMS' Al-Atareb Hospital killed 6 people & injured 17 more, including 5 SAMS medical workers.

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  15. Mar 21

    “After 10 years of conflict, efforts by the UN Secretariat & Security Council have proven unable to prevent these heinous violations of IHL. This latest incident further illustrates the need for the UNSC to better enforce its existing resolutions." -

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  16. Mar 21

    Earlier today, SAMS-supported Al-Atareb Surgical Hospital in western Aleppo was targeted, killing 6 civilians and injured 17 more, including 5 SAMS medical staff. The hospital sustained extensive damage and was forced to close.

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  17. Mar 19

    SAMS continues to distribute winterization supplies, hygiene kits, masks & hand sanitizers to displaced communities in struggling to survive amid freezing temperatures, , displacement & an unprecedented economic crisis.

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  18. Mar 19

    Join us on Monday, March 22 at 11am ET for a virtual side event during the Brussels V Conference on rethinking the provision of health services in northwest Syria after 10 years of crisis featuring humanitarian workers working in . Register here:

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  19. Mar 19

    Earlier this week, we released the second episode of , a 6-part podcast co-produced by SAMS, & . In this episode, we talk to young Syrian refugees trying to get an education in Lebanon. Listen here:

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  20. Mar 18

    Our ophthalmology mission in continues in partnership with the Middle East Eye Hospital, providing much-needed eye surgeries to patients in need. On day 2, our team performed 27 eye surgeries, including 24 cataracts & 3 strabismus surgeries for children.

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  21. Mar 18

    “Since the advent of , we've been in constant contact with SAMS Members in the U.S, working closely with them to manage critical cases." Since the start of the crisis, SAMS has spearheaded to provide ongoing support to our medical staff in .

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