PH Embassy in Damascus Attends Medical Scientific Conference
Philippine Embassy in Damascus Charge d’ Affaires (CDA), e.p. and Consul General Alex V. Lamadrid meets with former Prime Minister Dr. Wael Al-Halak (third from right). (Damascus PE photo)
DAMASCUS 05 July 2019 — Upon the invitation of the Ministry of Higher Education, Philippine Embassy in Damascus Charge d’ Affaires (CDA), e.p. and Consul General Alex V. Lamadrid attended the 16th Scientific Conference for Medical Care on 26 June 2019 at Dama Rose Hotel, Damascus, Syria.
Damascus University president Maher Kabakibi, former Prime Minister Dr. Wael Al- Halaki, and Al Mouwasat Public Hospital director Dr. Issam Alamine.
In his keynote address, Dr. Kabakibi emphasized that Syria continues to provide free education and free medical services, adding that Syrian teaching hospitals provided over 2.5 million medical services in the first quarter of 2019 alone. He also announced future projects of Damascus University, such as the opening of a new and advanced ophthalmology and eye surgery facility with the aid of the Syrian government and international entities.
The conference likewise featured exhibitions of pharmaceutical and medical equipment companies. END
Damascus University president Dr. Mahel Kabakibi (left) and CDA Lamadrid exchange business cards before the start of the conference. (Damascus PE photo)
CDA Lamadrid was accompanied by Al Mouwasat Public Hospital director Dr. Issam Alamine as they viewed the exhibitions after the conference. (Damascus PE photo)
CDA Lamadrid appreciates the pharmaceutical and medical equipment exhibitions. (Damascus PE photo)
For more information, visit https://www.damascuspe.dfa.gov.ph or https://www.facebook.com/PHinSyria/.