Syria’s Health Minister Musab al-Ali announced on Sept. 1 that new health centers and hospitals are being established in several governorates as part of efforts to rebuild medical infrastructure devastated by more than a decade of war.
In an interview with Al-Ikhbariya TV, Ali said the ministry recently opened oncology and chemotherapy centers in Deir Ezzor and Hama, with another slated to open in Aleppo. He noted that the ministry also laid the foundation stone for major hospitals in multiple provinces.
Ali added that Syria has secured pledges from “friendly countries and organizations” to help rebuild destroyed hospitals and is preparing to import 160 kidney dialysis machines to support critical care.
Investments in Medical Services
Last month, the Health Ministry partnered with the Al-Amin Organization for Humanitarian Support to launch $30 million worth of specialized health initiatives aimed at strengthening the system nationwide. The package, announced in August, includes projects spread across every governorate.
According to ministry figures, more than 40 health centers and 13 hospitals have been renovated, 12 new clinics opened, and 188 pieces of medical equipment—including oxygen stations and solar-powered systems—delivered to facilities.
“We are working to expand the scope of medical care and ensure citizens across Syria have access to vital services,” Ali told the press during the Damascus International Fair.
Building Community and International Support
The Health Ministry has also sought to expand emergency response. Ali confirmed that the ministry has distributed free first aid kits to all Ministry of Transport vehicles and supplied new ambulances. A blood donation center has been established at the Damascus International Fairgrounds to meet urgent needs. Officials said the goal is to create rapid response capacity while restoring confidence in the public health system.
While the government highlights new projects and outside commitments, the scale of need remains significant. Years of conflict left hospitals and clinics destroyed, medical staff displaced, and supplies scarce. Syrians continue to call for expanded access to treatment, particularly in underserved rural areas.
The Health Ministry maintains that the combination of domestic initiatives, international assistance, and local partnerships will allow the system to gradually recover. “We are laying the foundations for a health sector that can meet the needs of all Syrians,” Ali said.
