NGO carries out free surgeries for Syrian refugees, Lebanese citizens

Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) conducted earlier this month a surgical medical mission to Lebanon, providing much-needed interventional care for Syrian refugees and underserved local communities. 

In five days, SAMS volunteers treated 335 patients, conducted 233 screenings, and performed 102 surgeries.

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"The needs of Syrian Refugees are extensive. The need is still there. I almost feel that the need is more dramatic now than it was when I did this 4 years ago. We need trained doctors to provide compassionate care. I guarantee you that if you experience this once, you'll never stop coming," said Dr. Samer Al-Khudari, SAMS ENT (ear, nose and throat) mission leader.

SAMS is calling for volunteers for upcoming dental mission to Lebanon that will take place on April 29-May 3 and for the multi-specialty mission to Jordan which will take place on July 6-11.

SAMS organizes frequent medical missions and medical training to help support programs and medical personnel on the ground with knowledge, expertise, capacity needed to handle the high volume of caseloads.