Damascus Countryside, SANA-Syrian Health Minister Dr. Musab al-Ali conducted an inspection tour of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Hospital in the Damascus Countryside to check on the health of those injured in the recent events in Sweida Governorate.
In a statement to SANA, Dr. al-Ali said that the Ministry of Health is fully prepared to provide medical services to all Syrians. Emergency rooms and ongoing coordination with health directorates—especially in Sweida, Daraa, and Damascus Countryside —are being utilized to meet needs efficiently.
He also noted that through direct communication with Sweida’s health directorate, hospitals in Shahba and Salkhad in Damascus Countryside are fully operational, while the National Hospital is functioning at minimal capacity. The Ministry is committed to continuing its work and trying again to deliver aid to Sweida.
Dr. Tawfiq Hasaban, Director of Health for Damascus countryside, stated that the hospital serves as the first response point for injuries from Daraa and Sweida. To ease pressure, cold cases are being referred to other hospitals. He praised community support and neighboring provinces—emergency vehicles, medical equipment, and specialized medications were sent from Hama and Homs health directorates.
Hospital Director Dr. Suleiman Amin confirmed full mobilization of medical teams to receive the injured. The hospital received around 39 injuries today, 5 of which were transferred to other hospitals in Damascus and its countryside. Additionally, 7 fatalities were recorded from the events in Sweida.
MHD Ibrahim
