Dr. Simon Becker presided over the conference, which was attended by several officials from the regional administration, as well as many doctors and medical staff.

Abdulkarim Omar, Co-Chair of the Foreign Relations Office, attended the conference online and delivered the opening speech. Omar pointed out that serious threats against Rojava continued, expressing concern over the importance of humanitarian aid to the region.

“We need to build a new health system to protect 6 million people living in the region. During war times, people who are exiled cannot be granted legal status. More than 17 thousand people have been affected by cholera in Rojava. We are also fighting health wars, not just military wars,” Rojava Health Committee Co-Chair Dr. Ciwan Mustafa said.

Mustafa remarked that there are problems concerning medical staff and health supplies, adding that medical schools in Rojava should also be supported.

Dr. Basrawi Ali addressed health problems and lack of medical supplies in the entire Rojava region. He stressed that Turkey was carrying out drone attacks in Rojava to avenge Kobanê. “They are targeting civilians because they could not capture Kobanê. Drones are killing civilians whom we are trying to keep alive.”

Dr. Basrawi Ali gave information about his work for diabetes patients, stating, “Even if we procure diabetes medicines from companies under the autonomous administration, it is not enough. As the number of patients increases, we are experiencing a lack of medical supplies.”

Abeer Hassaf from Rojava University gave information about the medical education in Rojava, and said, “We have had 330 students in medical school so far in the last six years. After 6 years of education, students graduate as a general doctor, and doctors who choose their area of specialization continue their education.” He emphasized that medical schools should be supported.

Speaking after, anthropologist Şermin Güven said, "There are water and electricity problems in hospitals" and emphasized that detailed studies are needed to combat the rise of cholera disease recently.