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00:00:02doctor who gained experience abroad
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00:00:12operating in the medical field
00:00:35morning.
00:00:39and other The launch of the first Syrian Radiological
00:00:41Conference activities in
00:00:43to help in this Hama under technologies
00:00:46Due to the great demand the title "Developments in
00:00:48Let's move on to Radiology."
00:00:51The Bab al-Hawa Industrial City
00:00:53a prepared working environment. is witnessing remarkable demand from industrialists
00:00:55and investors.
00:01:00Mohammed Turkey, an engineering student, applies his studies to inventing
00:01:04a smart project to reduce traffic congestion in cities.
00:01:23a portion
00:01:35Industrial City. You graced this morning. consultations, and in dealing with
00:01:36to hospitals in general, whether in
00:02:02and specifically from
00:02:06through the rounds that will be conducted with the launch of the "Bridges of Recovery" medical campaign activities organized by the SAMS team
00:02:08as part of its 15th campaign to Syria, with the participation of
00:02:12doctors and volunteers from
00:02:15field in this several countries. That's right, Yara. The campaign has a diverse medical program that includes
00:02:19specialized surgical medical
00:02:21about this fields, in addition to supporting local cadres and enhancing
00:02:24the exchange of expertise, provided that its tour includes a number of Syrian
00:02:28governorates. Our correspondent from Deir ez-Zor, Ahmed Al-Atra,
00:02:33and Syrian experts abroad will join us to tell us about the details of this campaign
00:02:35cases and experiences. And of course, and the most important services it provides to beneficiaries. Ahmed, good morning and welcome.
00:02:38Tell us, Ahmed, about the most important details of the "Bridges of Recovery" campaign
00:02:42that started its work from Deir ez-Zor, and what is the nature of the medical
00:02:55with this breaking news now in
00:02:57the National Hospital in Deir ez-Zor.
00:03:00The first cardiac catheterization
00:03:03to the area? operations in the governorate. And this is considered an achievement
00:03:06after the opening of the cardiac catheterization department in Deir ez-Zor.
00:03:11resident students or resident doctors in And now, almost four to more
00:03:15than five to six catheterization
00:03:18operations will be performed today within
00:03:21the "Bridges of Recovery" campaign, which, according
00:03:25to the head of the campaign, took its name from the Deir
00:03:28ez-Zor governorate and the Deir ez-Zor bridges. It was named
00:03:32the "Bridges of Recovery" campaign
00:03:36God willing. Aha, okay, starting from the eastern region
00:03:40and from touching 24 hours a day. and will include several Syrian governorates. This campaign is considered the largest
00:03:43among the 15 campaigns
00:03:47a shortage of cadres in this that came to Syria, affiliated with the SAMS
00:03:49fugitive rule. Holding this organization.
00:03:51the burden of expenses on It includes several specialties, including cardiology and general surgery
00:03:55in general, neurology, and pediatrics.
00:03:58There is also dental surgery. This campaign
00:04:02is characterized by
00:04:06radiologists inside and outside the diversity of this nationalities participating
00:04:09in it, whether from doctors or medical staff. There are doctors from
00:04:12the United States of America, doctors from Italy,
00:04:16and doctors from Switzerland, as well as from
00:04:19a project aimed at reducing Australia. This campaign includes approximately 64
00:04:23doctors
00:04:26this environment. We face many and volunteers. Of course, all are specialized doctors.
00:04:31The greatest benefit that Deir ez-Zor governorate reaps,
00:04:34according to the Director of Health in Deir ez-Zor, is the issue
00:04:39God willing, to develop this of training and providing the health or nursing
00:04:42and contributing with him staff with greater
00:04:45experience, whether in dealing with
00:04:47a diverse axis that included many cases or in dealing with patients or
00:04:50dealing with modern technology
00:04:53that
00:04:56of radiology in can be used in Syrian hospitals in general. Okay.
00:05:00Ahmed, this is a very important point: the exchange of experiences
00:05:03today to raise the level of
00:05:05periods and many local cadres, whether in dealing with
00:05:09cases or also from
00:05:12of hormonal drugs. This a technical perspective. Where are these operations performed,
00:05:15in which hospitals and centers in Deir
00:05:18ez-Zor?
00:05:21Of course, yes, in
00:05:25the operating room at the National
00:05:28Hospital, which includes several rooms.
00:05:32But now, cardiac catheterization operations
00:05:35are the first in the governorate
00:05:38and the first to be performed by the campaign in the National
00:05:41Hospital. Of course, the campaign will not stop in this hospital.
00:05:44Of course, there are doctors who will go to examine and also
00:05:48perform operations, whether gynecological or pediatric, at Al-Howaidi Hospital.
00:05:51There is also a campaign or a group of doctors who will go
00:05:55to Al-Mayadin Hospital in the eastern countryside of Deir ez-Zor,
00:05:58Chamiyah. And also, there are doctors who will go to the eastern countryside
00:06:02of Deir ez-Zor, Al-Jazira, to the Hajin area. And also, examinations
00:06:05and consultations will be conducted in addition
00:06:09to operations. The operations, of course, will be here at
00:06:12the National Hospital. The health
00:06:16seminars, first, and consultations and examinations will all
00:06:19be conducted in the other health centers.
00:06:22These, these are the lessons
00:06:26they give, the seminars that SAMS
00:06:29conducts, or even the practical lessons. Of course, according to the head
00:06:33of the campaign, there is
00:06:36of the doctors in this campaign dedicated only to accompanying Syrian
00:06:40doctors in the process of examinations and
00:06:45cases that come
00:06:48emergency or in outpatient clinics. Of course,
00:06:51there are examinations and there are also resident patients.
00:06:55There are doctors who will be
00:06:57accompanying the health staff, whether nursing or
00:07:01medical, to examine or to know
00:07:05the patient's condition and to give the appropriate medication, how to
00:07:08give the medication, how to diagnose, or to assist in the matter
00:07:12of detecting what the patient is suffering from, also
00:07:18the doctors coming from SAMS. Yes, and as you mentioned, Ahmed,
00:07:22to ensure the sustainability of this campaign, one of its goals is to train
00:07:26medical staff and new doctors as well. How is this training
00:07:29conducted? Is it theoretical and practical together? Tell us more
00:07:33topic.
00:07:35Of course,
00:07:38within this campaign, yesterday
00:07:42evening when the team arrived, there was a press conference
00:07:45to reveal what this team would do.
00:07:49Of course, we found doctors from the Faculty
00:07:52of Human Medicine in Deir ez-Zor at Al-Furat University
00:07:56present and who volunteered in this campaign to gain
00:08:00experience. Of course, this means
00:08:02according to the students themselves with whom I conducted
00:08:06interviews or opinion polls, they are all
00:08:09eager to gain experience, especially
00:08:13since they are in the teaching stage or in the student stage.
00:08:16They are still students and have not graduated, in addition
00:08:19to resident students. There are
00:08:24hospitals, and some of them
00:08:26are volunteers in this campaign and will accompany this campaign, whether
00:08:30in the operating room or in patient rooms,
00:08:34and they will be the main
00:08:36goal for all teaching doctors.
00:08:40There are teaching doctors
00:08:43in the campaign. These students will be the goal
00:08:46of the teaching doctors
00:08:49to educate them or provide them with the necessary
00:09:49And once again, welcome, our viewers. Now let's go to
00:09:52Idlib, specifically the industrial city, which is witnessing a remarkable
00:09:56turnout from industrialists and investors
00:09:59for the services it provides and facilities for investors,
00:10:02Yara. Exactly. Today we will learn about Bab al-Hawa Industrial City
00:10:05and the most important industries in it with our guest
00:10:09Engineer Madin Rashid, Head of the Investment Department in
00:10:18Good morning, Engineer Madin. First, tell us about the most important industries in the industrial city of Bab
00:10:22al-Hawa.
00:10:24The most important industries in Bab al-Hawa, in Bab al-Hawa Industrial City,
00:10:28are pharmaceutical industries,
00:10:31which constitute the main pillar of the local industry. The number of establishments
00:10:37has reached nine establishments, seven of which are factories
00:10:40producing human medicines. So far, the number
00:10:44of operating factories has reached four
00:10:48factories, and three factories
00:10:50are under construction, God willing.
00:10:54In addition to
00:10:57the existence of PVC bar manufacturing, which recently
00:11:00entered Syria and was an alternative to aluminum
00:11:03and wood in construction equipment. These
00:11:06are the most important industries in Bab al-Hawa
00:11:10Industrial City. Yes, okay.
00:11:13investment. Today, the industrialist definitely needs
00:11:18Does Bab al-Hawa Industrial City provide all the necessities for industry
00:11:21and the requirements of investors?
00:11:24Yes. The city was equipped with a complete infrastructure
00:11:28to serve the industry, including an electricity network,
00:11:31water, optical fiber cables, roads, and sewage
00:11:33systems. Beautiful, yes. So what distinguishes
00:11:37investment today if we are to talk about this
00:11:41industrial city, Bab al-Hawa City, as an attractive
00:11:44environment for investment today, and of course, we are talking
00:11:47about an area close to the Turkish
00:11:51border? The industrial
00:11:55city is located near the strategic Bab al-Hawa border crossing
00:11:59with Turkey, which connects the city
00:12:03to Europe as well. This
00:12:06location played the biggest role in the city's development due
00:12:09to the ease of importing necessary raw materials
00:12:13for industrial facilities and securing production
00:12:15requirements, in addition to the ease of export if
00:12:18there is an intention to export. Aha, sure, and the geographical location
00:12:22changes the equation of investment. Okay,
00:12:26every industrial work faces obstacles
00:12:29and challenges. Are there specific challenges
00:12:32facing industrialists in this city, and how are you
00:12:36dealing with these challenges?
00:12:39So far, thank God, there are no challenges
00:12:42due to addressing the difficulties and challenges
00:12:46facing industrialists directly as
00:12:50a result of the close relationship
00:12:53that has developed between China
00:12:57since the first moment of establishing the industrial city. Aha, this
00:13:00contributed to overcoming all obstacles
00:13:02and difficulties for industrialists.
00:13:06Aha. Okay, you mentioned that the infrastructure was worked
00:13:10on very diligently, and there are no
00:13:13challenges in this city. How are the two most important
00:13:17elements for industry, electricity
00:13:19and water, being provided? Are they provided continuously?
00:13:23Is there a challenge in providing electricity and water
00:13:28There is no challenge.
00:13:31Electricity is available in the city, and water
00:13:34is available continuously 24 hours a day.
00:13:37We are currently working on extending a dedicated electricity supply
00:13:41line to the city from the Al-Kamouna electricity
00:13:44substation to ensure the stability of electricity
00:13:48or the stability of the electrical current in the city. There are also
00:13:51two water wells to supply the city.
00:13:59Aha, so electricity
00:14:02There is no reliance on alternative energy, such as solar
00:14:06energy. Of course, most factories, a large percentage
00:14:09of factories, rely on solar energy. Solar energy is
00:14:12a way to reduce
00:14:16the factory. Many large companies or establishments
00:14:20have started or relied on solar energy
00:14:23to provide electricity for industry. Aha.
00:14:27Okay, here we move to another very
00:14:31important point. As an investor
00:14:33and a business owner, I want my
00:14:37factory or plant to be in this area. What
00:14:40facilities can you provide to me to facilitate
00:14:43work and entry into the industrial zone in
00:14:47Bab al-Hawa? Aha. The most important thing for us here in the industrial city
00:14:51is the ease of administrative procedures and following up with the relevant
00:14:54authorities continuously. We have no problem,
00:14:57God willing, in terms of subscription, providing the necessary documents
00:15:01for subscription, delivering the
00:15:04plot,
00:15:07in the first moments in planning
00:15:11and starting production. Aha, meaning great flexibility
00:15:14and bureaucracy, we can say, is at its minimum.
00:15:18Okay, keeping up with the market today always requires renewal.
00:15:21Are new and specialized industries being introduced?
00:15:25In your opinion, which industries are truly promising today?
00:15:29Currently, we have a factory
00:15:32under construction, which is a factory for the production
00:15:37type of drug is very limited
00:15:39in Syria. We are currently starting
00:15:45factory and establish it. We also have another factory, a metallic can
00:15:48factory suitable for food use.
00:15:52This industry
00:15:55of the few industries
00:15:58in Syria. Promising industries, we hope, God willing,
00:16:01to establish in the coming days factories
00:16:04that will operate
00:16:06in the electronic field. Aha, okay.
00:16:10As the head of the Investment Department in Bab al-Hawa
00:16:13Industrial City, what are your future
00:16:16plans to improve the investment situation in
00:16:20Bab al-Hawa City?
00:16:24for subscription in Bab al-Hawa Industrial City, we
00:16:27are about to start expanding the city from the eastern
00:16:30side. The current expansion is 39
00:16:33hectares. This expansion is considered
00:16:37the first phase of the expansion stages in the industrial city, God willing.
00:16:40Now, the Turkish company Al-Isra
00:16:43has studied
00:16:46the expansion, and currently,
00:16:49we will start, God willing, implementing
00:16:52the expansion to secure the necessary plots
00:16:55for industrialists interested
00:18:01From Idlib to Hama, and also as a step towards development,
00:18:05Hama city hosts the activities of the first Syrian
00:18:08Radiological Conference under the title "Developments in
00:18:12Radiology," with the participation of a select group of doctors
00:18:15and radiology specialists from various Syrian
00:18:18governorates. It is very beautiful. The conference also included medical expertise
00:18:22from outside the country, in addition to national expertise and the latest
00:18:25methods and techniques used in diagnosing diseases. To talk
00:18:28more about this conference and its importance, we welcome our guest, Dr.
00:18:32Wael Mohammed Al-Mahmoud, Head of the Board of Diagnostic
00:18:36Radiology and Imaging and Head of the Radiology Department at the Faculty of Medicine
00:18:39at Idlib University, and also Head of the First Radiological Conference held in
00:18:43Hama, which we will talk about now in our segment.
00:18:46Good morning and welcome, Doctor. Tell us at the beginning
00:18:50about the importance of holding the first Syrian Radiological Conference
00:19:01just a fleeting scientific event. It is actually a message that
00:19:04Syrian medicine, specifically radiology, is still alive
00:19:08and capable of recovery. Of course, why was Hama specifically
00:19:12chosen to be the starting point for this message? Because it is, in fact, a city
00:19:15that carries the scent of history and knowledge and has a special symbolism
00:19:18in the hearts of all Syrians, as you know, especially
00:19:21its people who suffered greatly during the dark period of Assad's
00:19:26conference in Hama today is a message in itself, a message of life
00:19:30and victory for knowledge over injustice, and an affirmation that this city, which
00:19:34was wounded for a long time, is capable today of being a beacon
00:19:37of knowledge again. From here, through this conference, we wanted to reconnect
00:19:41the bridges between Syrian
00:19:43the country, and to lay the first stone
00:19:47for a permanent and continuous scientific path, God willing. Aha, of course,
00:19:50Doctor, this conference was held under the title "Developments
00:19:54in Radiology." Tell us about the most important scientific
00:19:58axes and topics that you are highlighting and addressing
00:20:02in the conference.
00:20:04In fact, the conference covered four main scientific axes.
00:20:08The science of radiology is very vast, and in fact, it is not possible to cover all its branches
00:20:12in one conference only, but it will be a series of conferences, God willing.
00:20:16In this conference, we covered musculoskeletal radiology,
00:20:19neuroradiology, interventional radiology, in addition to
00:20:24interesting topics that concern radiologists in their daily practice.
00:20:28Aha, meaning this diversity in
00:20:32the conference, there is no doubt, enriches the discussion. How does
00:20:35the participation of elite radiologists and Syrian experts
00:20:39from inside the country and even outside contribute to the exchange of
00:20:43expertise, Yes, that's right. In fact, this
00:20:47participation is the essence of the conference's idea. Because the Syrian
00:20:52carries with him modern knowledge and techniques,
00:20:55and his colleague inside the country has practical experience and resilience
00:20:58in the most difficult circumstances. When these meet under one roof,
00:21:02in fact, a real exchange of knowledge will happen, and together we will build
00:21:05a permanent bridge between Syrian expertise wherever it is. Aha.
00:21:09But as long as we are talking about developments
00:21:13specialty specifically, how do you assess the state
00:21:17of radiology today in Syria, and to what extent
00:21:21are modern technologies in the field of medical imaging, if we are talking
00:21:24about MRI, CT scans,
00:21:30available in
00:21:32Syria? Let's be frank,
00:21:35Miss. In fact, the specialty went through very difficult
00:21:38years, like all other specialties
00:21:41in Syria. Entire departments were damaged, entire hospitals
00:21:45stopped working, devices broke down, and a large number
00:21:48of competencies emigrated. But despite that,
00:21:52those doctors who remained continued to perform their duty
00:21:55faithfully. And today, we are in a true
00:21:58rebuilding phase, where we are working to restore institutions and rebuild
00:22:01and
00:22:04gradually return, God willing, to a level that befits the history of Syrian
00:22:07medicine. God willing, Doctor, especially since we are talking about
00:22:11technology, which is certainly the biggest concern for medicine. What role
00:22:15can artificial intelligence play in improving the accuracy and speed of radiological
00:22:18diagnosis as well?
00:22:22In fact, in the world today, all the talk is about artificial intelligence.
00:22:25It cannot be denied that it has become a true partner for the radiologist.
00:22:28Of course, there is no substitute for it as an aid in detecting
00:22:32subtle lesions that may be missed by the human
00:22:35eye. Of course, it will facilitate the diagnostic process in emergency
00:22:38cases. Of course, we are talking from experience.
00:22:42It also raises the accuracy of medical decisions. Of course, and we in Syria
00:22:45are greatly looking forward to gradually introducing
00:22:49this technology into our future
00:22:52plans, God willing. And we have started working on it theoretically
00:22:55now, God willing. Aha, okay, Doctor, does the conference include
00:22:59new Syrian experiments or research that could
00:23:03also add value to the medical
00:23:05specialty? Yes, that's right. In fact, we received
00:23:09a number of Syrian research and studies that were
00:23:12evaluated within the conference itself, because the conference was, in fact,
00:23:15peer-reviewed and had points, as specialists in this field know.
00:23:19So, they were subjected to strict scientific arbitration and dealt with real local
00:23:25this is, in fact, an important indicator for us, because it proves that scientific
00:23:28research is still alive in Syria despite all these
00:23:31circumstances. Aha, especially the outputs.
00:23:34So, at the end of such meetings, they remain the most important. What are the recommendations
00:23:38that the conference seeks to achieve? How can they be translated into practice
00:23:42after these activities end? And did you participate
00:23:46in external conferences as well?
00:23:48In fact, regarding the recommendations, like any
00:23:51important conference, we came out with clear
00:23:54practical recommendations. The most prominent of them
00:23:57is the unification of specialized training programs,
00:24:00improving the training environment for resident doctors, which is our current
00:24:03major concern. In fact, activating the role of the Syrian Radiologists'
00:24:06Association, encouraging scientific
00:24:09research, and benefiting from the experience of expatriates, as
00:24:12we mentioned earlier. Of course, these recommendations will not remain, God willing,
00:24:16ink on paper. Rather, we will submit them to the relevant
00:24:20authorities and will work to follow up on them periodically
00:24:22to ensure their implementation,
00:24:26Doctor, from reality
00:24:30reality, this specialty today in Syria is not in a good
00:24:34state. Is this situation due to
00:24:37specialty or a lack of the required
00:24:40and advanced technologies that are needed
00:24:43in Syria today?
00:24:46In fact, the specialty, as you know, went through
00:24:50the period of the Syrian revolution, like other
00:24:53specialties, as we mentioned earlier, facing very great difficulties due to
00:24:56the lack of expertise, the emigration of cadres, and worn-out equipment
00:25:00that has become very old, in fact. Therefore,
00:25:04we faced many difficulties, and residents currently face, as
00:25:07we mentioned, many difficulties in terms of training and providing specialized
00:25:10cadres. The necessary ones to provide
00:25:16challenges, but we are gradually working with the Ministry
00:25:20of Health and the Ministry of Higher Education to move
00:25:24forward in establishing a foundation that we can rely on in the future,
00:25:29training. Yes. So, Doctor, what was the role of the doctors
00:25:33who came from outside the country? Did they offer their expertise in using
00:25:36radiology equipment and also their expertise in general in this specialty during
00:25:40the conference? Of course,
00:25:44indeed, the science the outside
00:25:47world, outside Syria, due to our circumstances
00:25:50as mentioned, developed greatly in the past
00:25:55modern technologies were introduced. Aha.
00:25:58Of course, we hope, God willing, to acquire some of these devices and introduce
00:26:02these technologies into Syria gradually, God willing,
00:26:06so that we can try to gradually reach
00:26:10what the world has reached in the science of radiology in
00:26:12our environment. And this work actually requires work on several
00:26:16levels. We do not say that the issue is easy, but
00:26:19it requires a lot of logistical support and financial
00:26:23support, in fact. So, God willing, we strive to secure this
00:26:27gradually. How will these devices
00:26:29be secured? How will they be introduced and provided
00:26:33today in Syria within the available capabilities
00:26:36today? And are there some parties,
00:26:39some organizations that have taken
00:26:43it upon themselves
00:26:46context?
00:26:48In fact, the Ministry of Health is constantly striving
00:26:51to
00:26:53use or, I mean, to acquire
00:26:56devices through, of course, there might
00:27:00be supporters and intermediaries
00:27:03and organizations that are still cooperating
00:27:06or trying to open channels with the Ministry of Health. The Ministry of Health
00:27:09is open to all these parties,
00:27:11in fact.
00:27:15Support actually needs several parties,
00:27:18as we mentioned earlier. And the main issue, frankly, is no secret
00:27:22to anyone, which is the renovation of departments and maintenance of what exists. All
00:27:26of that costs large sums that cannot be bypassed or overlooked.
00:27:29So we are facing an equation that requires planning
00:27:33and patience, and at the same time, genuine financial support
00:27:36from the state and supporting and donor
00:27:40entities, because willpower alone is not enough to buy an MRI machine
00:27:43or renovate a completely damaged radiology department, so that
00:27:47That's right, with the openness you talked about, Doctor, and the rapid
00:27:51development in diagnostic technologies, how can
00:27:53we truly keep up with these developments and provide them within the available
00:27:57capabilities in hospitals now?
00:28:00Exactly, a very important question. Of course, this requires work on several
00:28:04levels, and everyone is responsible for this.
00:28:08Of course, first, we can
00:28:10talk about securing the necessary support to gradually upgrade
00:28:13equipment, as I mentioned. Our equipment has become old
00:28:16and worn out in most hospitals
00:28:19in Syria. The other matter that must be discussed, frankly, is investment
00:28:23in training cadres to operate these technologies
00:28:26efficiently. This is a very important matter,
00:28:29in fact. Thirdly, I believe cooperation, as you mentioned,
00:28:32with international bodies
00:28:35to transfer knowledge and technology.
00:28:38And I reiterate that this requires
00:28:42willpower and a lot of money. Of course, new doctors are a real
00:28:46asset, and they are our next project. In fact, we
00:28:49rely on them, God willing, and it is our responsibility to train
00:28:52them well, and it is the responsibility, of course, of this message that I send
00:28:55to all our doctors and professors in all hospitals in Syria
00:28:59to be up to the responsibility so that a resident
00:29:03doctor is well-trained and can be relied upon later,
00:29:07God willing. Of course, we are proud of all these cadres and we are proud
00:29:10of the efforts made for more
00:29:14development and to keep pace with everything new in the world of medicine.
00:29:17We hope that the legacy is not
00:29:21light at all. It is a heavy legacy to overcome
00:29:23these difficult challenges regarding
00:29:51Amidst the daily and increasing challenges faced by cities due to
00:29:55traffic congestion and the chaos that may
00:29:58accompany vehicle movement, attention turns to young people's ideas
00:30:01and innovations that contribute to improving daily
00:30:05life. Exactly,
00:30:08congestion that It is quite congested in many
00:30:12Syrian governorates. Therefore, from here
00:30:15specifically, the idea of a student from the Faculty of Applied Engineering
00:30:18began, and he worked on creating
00:30:22traffic congestion and organizing traffic flow.
00:30:25More details in the following
00:30:27material.
00:30:32Honestly, my first and last goal was to help
00:30:35the Syrian state in the field of digital transformation and solve
00:30:39the problems we are suffering from, which is the traffic problem with the increase in the number
00:30:43of enormous cars that have arrived in the Syrian capital, Damascus. So
00:30:47it was the only suitable area for me to help the country with this traffic congestion problem.
00:30:51I make all traffic intersections
00:30:54and signals open and close through
00:30:58AI and algorithms.