Joint Press Conference: Aleppo Emergency Medical Response
Where: Baytna Syria
Gazi Muhtar Paşa Bul. Değirmiçem Mahallesi,14 Nolu Sk. 56 Efes İş Merkezi No:1, Gaziantep, Turkey https://goo.gl/maps/pqxIAhttp://baytnasyria.org/en/home/https://www.facebook.com/baytnasyria/Venue Information: Omar Al Khani- +90 535 361 1303Assad Al- Achi - +90 534 858 5322
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BREAKING: Chemical Weapons Attack Kills 93, Injures Over 300
A chemical agent attack was reported today in the eastern suburbs of Hama in the Aqeerbat area. At least 93 civilians have been killed and over 300 wounded. The attacks happened at approximately 6:30 a.m. on December 12 Damascus time amidst heavy airstrikes which lasted over an hour.
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BREAKING: Chemical Weapons Attack In Kallaseh, Aleppo
Chlorine gas attacks reported in the Kallaseh neighbourhood of besieged Aleppo and a medical point on December 9, 2016. Victims at the medical facility reported symptoms consistent with the choking agent, chlorine gas. The number of injuries and casualties is currently unconfirmed.
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Rally: 714 Candles For 714 Heroes - Geneva
Please join us at a rally on Friday December 16 at 6 pm, in solidarity and tribute to the heroic medical workers of Syria. 714 doctors, nurses and volunteers have lost their lives by choosing to save the lives of others in Syria. We honour their sacrifices.
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Immediate Release : Bold New UN Proposal For Peace In Syria
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It is with great optimism that UOSSM welcomes the prospect of the “Uniting for Peace” resolution on Syria led by 74 UN member states and 223 NGO’s/ civil society organizations initiated yesterday.
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Five Major Hospitals Attacked in Syria in Past 48 hours
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Five hospitals and one mobile clinic were attacked in Syria in the past 48 hours. Initial reports indicate three people have been killed and 29 more injured. The medical facilities attacked in the past two days provide on average per month: 23,000 consultations, 2000 admissions, 1800 surgeries and 650 deliveries. The eight attacks of the past four days have put 2016 on track to becoming the worst year of hospital attacks on record.
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2 Hospitals Attacked and Phosphorous Bombs Used In Syria
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On November 11, 2016 A hospital in Kafr Zita in rural Hama, was hit by at least two barrel bombs, resulting in severe damage to the facility. Initial reports show no casualties. The hospital provides an average of 1,940 consultations, 339 admissions, 126 major surgeries and 25 deliveries. The facility was rendered completely out of service.
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PRESS RELEASE: UOSSM Medical Center in Homs, Syria, Bombed Killing 3
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A UOSSM Primary Health Care Center in the Homs suburbs was shelled yesterday, killing three patients, critically wounding two others and heavily damaging the structure. The PHC began operating in June 2014 and provides services to approximately 6000-7000 patients a month with 23% of patients under the age of five years old.
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BREAKING: MAJOR HOSPITAL IN ALEPPO HEAVILY DAMAGED HOURS AGO - SUPPORTED BY EUROPEAN NGO
A major hospital in Aleppo was hit by airstrikes and heavily damaged hours ago at approximately 4 p.m. on October 14, 2016 Damascus time. No fatalities were reported and 35 patients were transferred .
The hospital was supported by UOSSM/ SAMS/ other NGO's and serves a population of 150,000 people in Aleppo.
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PRESS RELEASE: Syrian Cave Hospital Heavily Damaged By Air Strikes Hours Ago
The “Dr. Hasan Al-Araj” or “Cave Hospital,” in rural Hama, was heavily damaged by two waves or air strikes at 3 PM Damascus time and one later in the evening. The facility, supported by UOSSM and other NGOs, is a hospital built inside a cave 50 feet (17 meters) deep inside a mountain. Extensive damage was reported to the emergency room and other parts of the hospital resulting in its closure. No casualties were reported and only minor injuries.
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