In a significant step toward strengthening Syria’s healthcare system, the Ministry of Health signed a cooperation agreement with the humanitarian organization Mercy Without Borders. The partnership, framed around shared humanitarian objectives, is designed to support the national health sector by ensuring access to essential medical supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals.
Health Minister Dr. Musab Ali emphasized the strategic importance of the agreement, describing it as a cornerstone for achieving sustainable provision of medical resources. He explained that the initiative will enhance the sector’s ability to meet rising healthcare demands, which is expected to have a direct and positive impact on the quality of services provided to citizens. Dr. Ali noted that the cooperation is part of a broader national strategy to modernize healthcare infrastructure and secure self-sufficiency in vital medical products.
Implementation and Coordination Across Provinces
The practical implementation of the agreement is scheduled to begin in early 2026 and will continue for three years. Under this plan, the Health Ministry will provide detailed lists of required equipment and medicines based on field assessments. Mercy Without Borders will then move to procure and deliver these materials in accordance with the ministry’s priorities and the needs of provincial health directorates.
This coordinated effort aims to ensure resources are directed to areas most in need, ensuring a balanced distribution of medical support across Syria. Dr. Ali stressed that this approach reflects the ministry’s focus on efficiency, transparency, and accountability in managing international partnerships.
Rapid Response to Facility Needs
Muhammad Ammar Bani al-Marjah, Chairman of Mercy Without Borders’ Board of Directors in Syria, explained that the organization’s primary objective is to supply hospitals and health facilities with urgently needed drugs and medical equipment. He confirmed that operations will begin immediately after receiving the ministry’s official requirements list, underscoring the organization’s commitment to a swift and coordinated response.
Marjah added that the cooperation represents “a vital contribution to the recovery of the health sector,” noting that field implementation teams are already being mobilized to ensure timely delivery of supplies and technical support.
A Foundation for Long-Term Health Recovery
The agreement between the Ministry of Health and Mercy Without Borders is more than a logistical arrangement; it reflects a strategic investment in rebuilding Syria’s healthcare foundations. By combining national coordination with humanitarian expertise, the partnership aims to improve service quality, stabilize essential supply chains, and reinforce the sector’s capacity for future resilience.
Ultimately, this collaboration marks a hopeful milestone in Syria’s ongoing effort to restore and modernize its public health system, ensuring that quality medical care becomes more accessible to citizens across all regions.
