SBMS Education Lead Dr Aula Abbara joined a panel discussion at the VIII annual meeting on Syria as part of the Day of Dialogue in the EU Parliament – where several hundred civil society, humanitarian and policy makers met to discuss key issues on Syria at this critical time. She joined a panel of experts from WHO, Relief International, Syria Development Centre and HIS (Health Information System) on the panel ‘Triggering Meaningful Change: Investing in the Health Workforce in Syria.’

There  were  important  topics  covered  around security,  emigration,  education,  training,  innovations,  governance  and  workforce  planning  across  Syria – recognised the work already done and key priorities moving forward across Syria. The  work  of  excellent  local  organisations  who  support  education  were  highlighted  – particular  SBOMS  (Syrian  Board  of  Medical  Specialties)  which  supports  training  and  accreditation  in  NW  Syria. More details on the conference website here.