Health Minister: We responded from day one to the events in Sweida by establishing an emergency room
July 16, 202535 ViewsRead Time: 2 minutes
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Syrian Health Minister Dr. Mo'tasem Al-Ali affirmed today, Wednesday, that the ministry responded from the first day to the events in Sweida province by establishing an emergency room that includes the health directorates of Sweida, Daraa, Damascus, and its countryside.
In statements to "SANA", Dr. Al-Ali explained that the emergency rooms were expanded to include the health directorates in Homs and Hama provinces, recruiting medical staff, securing medical devices and supplies to increase the capacity in intensive care units, and transferring some cases requiring surgical operations to hospitals in Damascus and its countryside.
Dr. Al-Ali also mentioned coordination with the Ministry of Emergencies and Disaster Management regarding the ambulance system to ensure maximum readiness, in addition to the readiness of the blood bank and the supply directorate to secure the necessary medical supplies and medications for treatment, confirming the mobilization of all medical teams and health facilities to provide medical service to everyone according to the available capabilities.
Dr. Al-Ali stated that a field visit was conducted to one of the hospitals in Damascus province to check on the health condition of the wounded, and there will be visits to other hospitals to assess the services provided, emphasizing that healthcare is a fundamental right for every citizen, and it is the Ministry of Health's mission to provide this right with integrity and professionalism.
In statements to "SANA", Dr. Al-Ali explained that the emergency rooms were expanded to include the health directorates in Homs and Hama provinces, recruiting medical staff, securing medical devices and supplies to increase the capacity in intensive care units, and transferring some cases requiring surgical operations to hospitals in Damascus and its countryside.
Dr. Al-Ali also mentioned coordination with the Ministry of Emergencies and Disaster Management regarding the ambulance system to ensure maximum readiness, in addition to the readiness of the blood bank and the supply directorate to secure the necessary medical supplies and medications for treatment, confirming the mobilization of all medical teams and health facilities to provide medical service to everyone according to the available capabilities.
Dr. Al-Ali stated that a field visit was conducted to one of the hospitals in Damascus province to check on the health condition of the wounded, and there will be visits to other hospitals to assess the services provided, emphasizing that healthcare is a fundamental right for every citizen, and it is the Ministry of Health's mission to provide this right with integrity and professionalism.
