Dr. Najah Saati
Known for Being
The first female pharmacist in Syria.
Major Accomplishments
Dr. Najah Saati was the first female pharmacist in Syria. She studied at the Department of Pharmacology at the Faculty of Medicine at Damascus University and graduated in 1949. She founded a pharmacy carrying her name, which remains operational until this day, more than 60 years later. After completing her studies at Damascus University, she obtained a PhD in Political Economy and took an active role in international women NGOs. In 1965 she was appointed on the Revolutionary Command Council of the Baath Party along with seven Syrian women.
Last modified: 09/09/2019