The humanitarian situation in northern Syria continues to deteriorate as the bombardment continues. At least 300,000 have been newly displaced from their homes with nowhere to go. Many of these families are living in unimaginable conditions, without even a tent to protect them from the brutal cold. Many of the displaced are children and women.
Since April 2019 at least 68 medical facilities have been targeted and thousands of civilians have been killed and wounded. UOSSM is on the ground, responding to the crisis with increased mobile clinics. Please click the donate button to support the people of Syria with medical relief.
UOSSM Launches Emergency Response for the Displaced in Idlib
The continuous bombardment of areas in southern Idlib caused mass displacement as civilians flee to escape continuous air strikes and bombings. In response, UOSSM began providing medical care in 15 locations of the newly displaced via mobile clinics, mental health and community services teams.
The Syrian NGO Alliance Launches “Winter is Coming” Campaign
In early November, The Syrian NGO Alliance launched the “Winter is coming” campaign. The Syrian NGO Alliance, is a coalition of non-governmental Syrian organizations (including UOSSM). The campaign aims to protect the displaced in Syria from the adverse effects of winter.
Impact Story-Successful Operation in UOSSM Bab Al-Hawa Hospital Ends Suffering of Young Man
A young man suffered from pain for over 23 years due to a severe case of Trigeminal Neuralgia, causing the inability to speak or eat. After spending years under medication without improvement, the patient was admitted to UOSSM Bab Al-Hawa Hospital for treatment. The patient underwent an MRI and then a microscopic surgical procedure, where the cause for constant pain was discovered and corrected. The patient is no longer suffering. thanks to the skilled doctors that performed the surgery in Bab Al-Hawa Hospital.
Did you know?
Since 2012, UOSSM has been providing emergency medical relief and healthcare services to the Syrian people affected by the crisis, working primarily inside Syria and with Syrian refugees in Turkey.
UOSSM:
In 2018, UOSSM provided almost 2.5 millionmedical services
In 2018, UOSSM supported 14 primary health care centers and 13 mobile clinics
UOSSM Bab Al Hawa Hospital provided health care services to almost 1 million patients since establishment
In 2018, UOSSM provided over 162,000 beneficiaries with nutrition services focused on women and children
UOSSM Mental Health and Psychosocial Support provided care to 110,096 beneficiaries in 2018.
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