Vatican Reports Christian Emigration in Syria

The report addresses the situation of Christians and the healthcare sector in Syria through the experience of Sister Judita Tsakufa, director of the French Hospital in Damascus, which has 108 beds and employs around 250 staff members, working in collaboration with about 130 doctors. The hospital faces significant challenges in securing salaries and ensuring the continuity of medical services, especially for the poor, as it meets part of the needs of patients able to pay to support those who cannot. The hospital relies on support from international organizations such as Caritas and the Vatican’s Open Hospital Initiative, which have contributed to vital surgical operations. Sister Judita spoke about the deteriorating economic conditions since 2011, the brain drain, and attacks on churches, emphasizing that the hospital has treated the majority of injured patients and continues to expand its services, including the addition of a new cardiology department. The hospital still urgently needs international support, particularly to purchase an ambulance and cover treatments for impoverished patients. Despite the hardships, staff find hope in success stories and life-saving cases, such as a young girl who survived premature birth.

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