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Flash Update # 36 Date: 06/06/2019 Time of the incident: between 6.15 to 7.30 p.m.

Location North-West , City

HF Name & Type Al-Mahabah private hospital

Attack type Violence with heavy weapons Incident On Thursday 6 June between 6.15 to 7.30 p.m., Al-Mahabah private hospital in North West Hama was reportedly targeted by Indirect rockets three times. Prior Health Facility The hospital was fully functioning, partially damaged, provided: 120 condition out-consultations (x-ray), 350-400 surgical operations (including CSs), 75-80 normal deliveries, 30 babies in incubator, 50 hospitalized patients during May 2019 Impact . The hospital was reportedly partially damaged, as follow: - Main façade, most glasses of the hospital were destroyed. - Some rooms (emergency room, general surgery, one patient room) have become out of service. - 10 air conditioners were destroyed.

Victims of the Attack Total Deaths: (0) Health Care Providers: 0 Auxiliary Health Staff: 0 Patients: 0 Others: 0 ------Males: 0 Females: 0 ------Age < 15 years: 0 Age ≥ 15 years: 0 Total Injuries: (0) Health Care Providers: 0 Auxiliary Health Staff: 0 Patients: 0 Others: 0 ------Males: 0 Females: 0 ------Age < 15 years: 0 Age ≥ 15 years: 0

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Disclaimer: The information presented in this document do not imply the opinion of the World Health Organization. Information were gathered through adopted tools (i.e., HeRAMS) & other sources of information, and all possible means have been taken by the World Health Organization to verify the information contained in this document. However, the published material is being distributed without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. The responsibility for the interpretation and use of the material lies with the reader. In no event shall the World Health Organization be liable for damages arising from its use.