Syria Ministry of Health posters, 2020

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Summary

Creator:
Syria. Wizārat al-Ṣiḥḥah
Abstract:
The Syria Ministry of Health is the government agency in Syria responsible for the health of the population, including raising awareness of health issues. The Syria Ministry of Health posters includes 14 posters related to COVID-19 dangers and prevention.
Extent:
3.0 Linear Feet
Language:
Materials in Arabic.
Collection ID:
RL.11930

Background

Scope and content:

The Syria Ministry of Health posters consists of 14 posters regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Posters promote the use of face masks, hand-washing, and protecting oneself and others, as well as advise on COVID-19 symptoms. Many of the posters include the seal of the Ministry of Health as well as a url for the World Health Organization's site on COVID-19.

Biographical / historical:

The Syria Ministry of Health, or Wizārat al-Ṣiḥḥah, was established in 1966; the previous version of the agency was the Minsitry of Public Health and Aid, established in 1918. The current (as of 2021) Minister of Health is Dr. Hassan Muhammad Al-Ghabash. The Ministry was responsible for Syria's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Acquisition information:
The Syria Ministry of Health posters were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase from Mahony Dagman, Inc., in 2021.
Processing information:

Processed by Tracy M. Jackson and Sean Swanick (translation of posters), November 2021

Accessions described in this collection guide: 2021-0069

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Subjects:
COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-
Names:
Syria. Wizārat al-Ṣiḥḥah

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[Identification of item], Syria Ministry of Health posters, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.