How healthcare workers in northwest Syria are battling antimicrobial resistance against the odds

WHO EMRO
Nov 20, 2024

How healthcare workers in northwest Syria are battling antimicrobial resistance against the odds


In the wards of Dr Muhammad Waasim Maaz Hospital, also known as Bab al Salama Surgical Hospital in Azaz, northwestern Syria, healthcare workers face a complex challenge every day: treating patients suffering from infections complicated by antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Despite limited resources, they continue to provide care to their community, encountering stories that reflect both the vulnerabilities and resilience of those they treat.