Syria cannot heal without a rebuilt health system
Healthcare infrastructure severely damaged
The Syrian conflict has severely damaged health infrastructure and displaced large portions of the skilled medical workforce. As a result, many returnees face significant challenges in accessing proper healthcare.
Urgent need for recovery and investment
With up to 70% of Syria’s health workforce having left the country, the World Health Organization (WHO) stresses that rebuilding healthcare capacity is essential. Investing in medical infrastructure and services is critical to ensure long-term recovery.
Current status and challenges
According to the World Health Organization, 57 percent of Syria’s public hospitals have been damaged, and 37 percent are no longer functioning. The health system remains fragile, with explosive remnants of war continuing to injure people and infrastructure still struggling to recover.
Recovery efforts and initiatives
- MedGlobal is supporting both urgent needs and long-term recovery of Syria’s healthcare system.
- The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) has launched a plan called ‘Syria Health 2030’ to rebuild, strengthen, and sustain healthcare across the country, with phases including ‘Rebuild & Repair’ and ‘Restoring Services’.
- European Union and Syrian officials held high-level talks in Brussels to discuss the country’s reconstruction, including health system recovery.
Post-conflict recovery frameworks
Studies have reviewed early recovery guidelines and operational frameworks for health system recovery in post-conflict settings, offering valuable insights for rebuilding efforts in Syria.
來源：https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/5/24/syria-cannot-heal-without-a-rebuilt-health