The Syrian Future Movement warmly welcomes the announcement issued by the Syrian Ministry of Health on February 25, 2026, regarding the launch of two strategic projects to strengthen primary healthcare and develop local health governance. These projects are supported directly by the European Union, the World Health Organization, and the Italian organization Un Ponte Per.
The Syrian Future Movement views these two projects as an important and necessary strategic step towards reforming the health sector, which has suffered a complete collapse due to the war and the failed health management of the ousted Assad regime. The first project involves the rehabilitation and restoration of 22 health centers in the Al-Safira and Tell Daman areas of southeastern Aleppo countryside, equipping them with ambulances and an advanced referral system, at an estimated cost representing a significant portion of the total budget of approximately €8 million.
The second project, spanning three years, aims to strengthen health leadership and management, adopt a “family health” model, integrate mental health services into primary care, and build institutional capacity through specialized training programs, with the goal of achieving universal health coverage by 2028.
The Syrian Future Movement affirms that this initiative is a necessary first step in responding to urgent humanitarian needs, particularly in the affected rural areas that have suffered widespread destruction. It will contribute to reducing service gaps and enhancing health sustainability in the medium term.
The Syrian Future Movement calls for strengthening the principles of transparency, impartiality, and inclusivity in the implementation of both projects. It proposes the formation of a joint national-international oversight committee comprising representatives from independent civil society organizations, national and international experts, and representatives of affected and displaced persons from all Syrian communities and regions. This committee would ensure the fair and equitable distribution of resources without regional, sectarian, or political discrimination, and prevent any exploitation or bias in the allocation of aid.
The Syrian Future Movement also proposes linking these projects to a broader national mechanism for financing the health sector, such as establishing an independent transitional health fund jointly managed by the transitional government, civil society representatives, and international partners. This fund should have clear safeguards against any external influence or diversion of funds away from genuine national priorities, drawing inspiration from successful models in countries that have undergone similar transitions.
The Syrian Future Movement reaffirms its unwavering commitment to supporting every effort that contributes to rebuilding Syria on the foundations of a democratic, civil state based on equal citizenship, social justice, and respect for diversity. We emphasize that strengthening the health sector must proceed in tandem with accelerating transitional justice processes, holding perpetrators accountable, releasing detainees, and restoring the rights of victims and displaced persons to achieve comprehensive recovery and sustainable national reconciliation.
The Syrian Future Movement calls on the relevant authorities to expedite the implementation of these two projects and to publish regular, transparent, and accessible progress reports. The projects should be gradually expanded to include other high-priority governorates to enhance public trust and empower Syrians to actively participate in monitoring national health recovery efforts.
