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Local surgeon denounces bombing of Syrian health centre by David Lea Oakville Beaver Staff 5 | Thursday, May 5, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com An Oakville surgeon is calling for international action in the wake of Friday's (April 29) bombing of a hospital run by a Canadian non-profit organization in Syria. Dr. Anas Al Kassem, cofounder of the Canadian chapter of the Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations (UOSSM), said the Al Marjeh Primary Care Centre in Aleppo, Syria was completely destroyed in the bombing that took place around 12:30 p.m. on April 29. A trauma and bariatric surgeon, Al Kassem received his MD in Damascus, Syria, but practises in Oakville. He had helped to support and operate the Syrian clinic and undertook multiple surgery missions there. "The targeting of health centres and hospitals is a war crime. We strongly condemn these actions stop these crimes against humanity," he said. The statement explained UOSSM-Canada, which works to support the healthrelated needs and well-being of people and communities affected by crises and their aftermath, has sent millions of dollars in medical supplies to this and many other medical facilities in Syria over the past two years. Al Kassem said the Al Marjeh Primary Health Care Centre opened in 2014, employed some 20 physicians and nurses, and offered a variety of nonemergency care, including: pediatric, dentistry, and women's clinics, as well as internal medicine services. see Fundraising on p.9 The rubble of what used to be the Al Marjeh Primary Care Centre in Aleppo, Syria, which was targeted by a fire missile last Friday. The centre was supported by the Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations (UOSSM), Canada, headed by Dr. Ana Al Kassem of Oakville. | photo courtesy UOSSM and ask the international community to act and protect hospitals and aid workers," said Al Kassem in a statement issued the day of the bombing. "It's time the international community took action to We are the region's best lighting store latest lighting designs at exclusive pricing! INJURED? I Can Help! CONCEPT YOU DON'T HAVE TO PAY UNLESS I GET YOU MONEY My team of experienced lawyers can help you with: · Car accidents · Slip and Falls · Disability Claims (Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, CPP) · Wrongful Dismissal OFFICES IN OAKVILLE AND TORONTO For a free consultation call: Oakville: 905.842.2022 or Toronto: 416.351.9222 email: sspadafora@slspc.ca PLATINUM LIGHTING group Outdoor Lighting Sale. Take an additional 20%off entire store on sale SALE Take 24 monThs To pay no downpayment · no interest* *Some conditions apply. See store for details. PLUS INSTALLATION Sam Spadafora Injury and Employment Law Oakville 243 Speers Road 905.849.LITE(5483) Visit our website to see our "love of lighting - sale flyer" Burlington 1515 N. Service Road 905.331.7444 Between Guelph Line & Brant Street Mississauga 5980 McLaughlin Rd. #3 905.712.4548 w w w. c o n c e p t l i g h t i n g . c a