Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations-USA (UOSSM USA) is an independent, nonprofit, non-government, medical, humanitarian organization, founded to support the health-related needs and well-being of people and communities affected by crises, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion or political affiliation. UOSSM USA is dedicated to building sustainable health-related services and reducing human suffering, and is non-political and non-sectarian in its mission.
The intense military campaign in North Western Syria has displaced over 900,000 people since December, including an estimated 500,000 children. Freezing weather and a lack of adequate shelter have killed seven children, including one 7 month old child. From February 1-16, at least 35 children were killed by airstrikes and ground...
Read MoreAt approximately 11:55 am Damascus time on February 17, two hospitals were hit by airstrikes in Darat Izza, Aleppo in Syria. The Al Kinana Hospital in Darat Izza was hit by airstrikes and sustained significant damage. The Al Fardous Maternity & Children’s Hospital in Darat Izza was also hit by an...
Read MoreThree medical staff were killed in a targeted attack on an ambulance on February 6, 2020 at 8 pm Damascus time, as they were headed to provide emergency services to victims of airstrikes in Idlib City. Abdul Rahman Hilal, a UOSSM driver was among those killed as he was on...
Read MoreLittle Judy has known nothing but war all her life. She has survived the unimaginable. Judy is from Ghouta. An area in the Damascus countryside that beared the brunt of the brutal war in Syria for over five years. The area was under siege and continuous bombardment. Judy lived in...
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UOSSM USA's latest news and updates! January 2020 Activities and Updates from UOSSM USA UOSSM Activities Humanitarian Catastrophe in Idlib; Over 900,000 Displaced The humanitarian situation in Idlib is catastrophic as over 900,000 have been displaced since December. Around 60% of those displaced are children. Many families are...
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UOSSM USA's latest news and updates! December 2019 Activities and Updates from UOSSM USA UOSSM Activities Humanitarian Situation Dire in Idlib as Bombardment Continues 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...
Read MoreThe UOSSM Safety and Security Director recently visited the region and sent the following distress call for help. The situation is dire. Peace and blessings be upon you My Dear...
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