Focused ultrasound with chemotherapy boosts survival in brain cancer trial
A clinical trial conducted by the University of Maryland School of Medicine showed that using focused ultrasound to open the…
Syrian Health Ministry receives 16 new ambulances to boost emergency response
The Ministry of Health received 16 new ambulances on Monday at its headquarters in Damascus, donated by the International Charity…
Syria launches nationwide nutritional survey to address malnutrition
The Syrian Ministry of Health, in collaboration with international and local organizations, launched a comprehensive national nutritional survey on Sunday…
Syrian–German partnership to upgrade emergency care in Aleppo
The Rebuilding Channels for Syria initiative, in partnership with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and Daylight for All…
WHO faces $1 billion shortfall after U.S. funding halt
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced it requires $1 billion to close the funding gap in its 2026–2027 budget, after…
Marburg virus outbreak confirmed in Southern Ethiopia
Ethiopian health authorities have confirmed an outbreak of the Marburg virus in the southern part of the country, reaching epidemic…
Syria, UNDP to enhance health cooperation
Minister of Health, Dr. Musab Al-Ali, met on Monday with a delegation from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), headed…
SAMS organizes first specialized Intensive Care training Program in Syria
The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) has organized the first-ever specialized intensive care training program in Syria, aimed at enhancing…
Syrian health minister, Arab confederation chief discuss developing physical therapy
Health Minister Mussab al-Ali met Sunday with Arab Confederation for Physical Therapy President Sida Sassin and her accompanying delegation to…
Syria, India to boost cooperation in health sector
Syrian Health Minister Musab al-Ali met on Sunday with Chargé d’Affaires of the Indian Embassy in Damascus, Renu Yadav, to…
Idleb University Hospital opens new medical departments
Syrian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Marwan al-Halabi on Saturday inaugurated several new departments and medical units at…
Syria, UK’s Global Health discuss medical education development
Syrian Health Minister Musab al-Ali met with representatives of the UK-based organization Global Health to discuss cooperation on medical education…
Syria, Pakistan to boost health bilateral cooperation
Syrian Health Minister, Musab al-Ali, met on Thursday with Mr. Muhammad Mughees Afzal, Head of Mission of the Embassy of…
Health Ministry, Damascus Industry Chamber discuss boosting pharmaceutical sector
Health Minister Musab al-Ali said in a meeting with Damascus Industry Chamber on Wednesday that developing pharmaceutical industries is a…
Health Ministry signs agreement to restore medical facilities in northern Aleppo
The Syrian Ministry of Health signed on Wednesday an agreement with the Syria Recovery Trust Fund aimed at reviving healthcare…
Syria’s Gastroenterology conference highlights new advances in diagnosis and treatment
The 36th Annual Scientific Conference of the Syrian Gastroenterology Society opened Wednesday at Damascus University, in cooperation with the Syrian…
Syria launches free pediatric surgery campaign at Al-Mujtahid Hospital in Damascus
The Syrian Ministry of Health, in cooperation with Al-Ameen for Relief and Development, announced Tuesday the launch of a free…
Syria, IOM discuss ways to attract Syrian medical experts abroad
Health Minister Musab al-Ali met Monday with Laurence Hart, Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in…
Jordan’s Hikma Pharmaceuticals donates $1.1 million worth of medical aid to Syria
Jordan’s Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (Hikma) has donated $1.1 million worth of medical supplies to Syria, as part of the Jordan…
Amman Forum on health financing kicks off
The Amman Forum officially commenced in Jordan on Monday, with the participation of delegations from Arab health ministries and several…
Chinese startup develops pills that could extend human lifespan to 120 years
Lonvi Biosciences, a Chinese startup specializing in longevity medicine, has developed anti-aging pills that could extend human lifespan to 100-120…
Medical Education Conference 2025 kicks off in Damascus
The Syrian Society for Medical Education Conference 2025 opened Friday at the National University Hospital in Damascus, bringing together leading…
Health Ministry and AHR sign deal to donate medical devices
The Syrian Ministry of Health signed a donation agreement with Atlantic Humanitarian Relief (AHR) to provide advanced Siemens CT scanners…
WHO urges greater international support for Syria’s health sector
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on the international community to increase support for Syria’s health sector, stressing that maintaining healthcare services today is…
Syria launches free pediatric heart catheterization campaign in Damascus
The Ministry of Health announced the launch of a free pediatric heart catheterization campaign at the Heart and Cardiac Surgery…
Health Ministry signs agreement with “Rahma Beyond Limits” to support health sector
The Syrian Ministry of Health signed a cooperation agreement on Thursday with the Turkish humanitarian organization “Rahma Beyond Limits”, with…
International Report: Climate change poses unprecedented health threat
A report issued by the international research initiative “The Lancet Countdown”, in collaboration with the World Health Organization, has revealed…
Health Minister, European Parliament Discuss Strengthening Health Cooperation
Health MinisteSyrian Health Minister Musab Al-Ali discussed on Tuesday with a delegation from the European Parliament, headed by Deputy Chair…
Syria, Germany’s GIZ Discuss Joint Projects in Healthcare Development
Syrian Health Minister Musab Al-Ali met on Monday with a delegation from the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) to…
The 2025 Annual National Forensic Medicine Conference Kicks Off in Damascus
The 2025 Annual National Forensic Medicine Conference was opened in Damascus on Monday. The event is held under the title…
National University Hospital performs 400 cardiac Catheterizations recently
The medical initiative organized by the Syrian Economic Forum for Development under the theme “1000 Heartbeats of Hope” has successfully…
Over 1,000 Doctors Take Part in the 1st Euro-Arab Medical Conference
Over 1,000 Doctors took part in the 1st Euro-Arab Medical Conference held at the National University Hospital in Damascus. The…
The First European Pan-Arab Medical Congress 2025 Kicks Off in Damascus
The First European Pan-Arab Medical Congress 2025 began on Friday at the National University Hospital in Damascus, marking a major…
WHO: More Than 500 Palestinian Deaths from Starvation in Gaza in 2025
The World Health Organization reported that over 500 Palestinians have died from starvation and malnutrition in Gaza since the start…
Al-Qusayr Field Hospital Offers Diverse Medical Services to patients despite challenges
The field hospital in the city of Al-Qusayr, Homs, provides medical and emergency services that meet most urgent healthcare needs…
Medical Team Converts Kidney Blood Type in Pioneering Transplant
Researchers have converted a blood type A kidney to a blood type O kidney and successfully transplanted it, they reported…
World Health Summit (WHS) continues its activities with participation of Syria
The World Health Summit (WHS) continued its activities on Tuesday with participation of Syria and other international organizations, including the…
The Fourth Medical ICBME 2025 Conference Kicks Off in Damascus
The Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Damascus University, in collaboration with Al-Andalus University for Medical Sciences, is hosting…
Syria, Germany to enhance Health Cooperation
Syrian and German officials discussed on Monday prosects of enhancing health cooperation and the upcoming projects during a meeting held…
Health Ministry Launches Nationwide Campaign to Boost Measles Vaccination
Health Minister Mousab al-Ali launched on Sunday a nationwide campaign to enhance the measles vaccine at the Darya Health Center…
Government Officials Inspect Children’s Hospital After Fire
Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Marwan Al-Halabi, and Minister of Health, Musab Al-Ali, conducted an inspection visit on…
Syrian-Libyan Talks to Strengthen Medical Cooperation
Health Minister Musab Al-Ali met on Wednesday with the Libyan Undersecretary-General of the Ministry of Health, Mohammed Al-Ghouj, to discuss…
“Dr. Pirogov”: A Digital Assistant Capable of Diagnosing 250 Diseases
Researchers at the Russian Novosibirsk State University Artificial Intelligence Research Center (NSU AIRC) have developed “Dr. Pirogov,” a digital medical…
Syrian, Jordanian Health Ministers to Boost Medical Cooperation
Syrian Health Minister Musab Al-Ali and Jordanian Health Minister Ibrahim Mahfouz Al-Bdour met Tuesday in Amman to strengthen cooperation in…
Syrian Health Minister, Jordanian Ambassador Discuss Joint Cooperation in Healthcare
Syrian Health Minister Musab Al-Ali met Monday with Jordanian Ambassador to Damascus Sufyan Al-Qudah to explore ways to enhance bilateral…
New Health Facilities Opened in Homs After Rehabilitation
Health Minister Musaab al-Ali opened several health facilities in Homs Governorate, after they were rehabilitated in cooperation with international humanitarian…
Syrian Researcher Modifies Leishmania Parasites into a Therapeutic Protein
A Syrian researcher, Firas Saqa Amini from the Faculty of Science at Damascus University, has succeeded in genetically modifying Leishmania…
Defense Ministry delegation visits medical services’ Administration of Saudi Arabia
A delegation from the Ministry of Defense's Medical Services Department, headed by Amjad Sultan, Director of Public Relations and International…
Mammography Device Returns to Service at Daraa National Hospital
Daraa – SANA Daraa National Hospital has restored its mammography imaging device to service after repairs, following a two-month shutdown.…
Saudi Arabia, WHO sign $4.5 million agreement to support Syria
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) has signed an executive program with the World Health Organization (WHO) to…
Syria, Saudi Arabia to boost partnership on health domain
Riyadh, SANA Health ministry stressed Monday that Syria is looking forward to promoting the collaboration with King Salman Humanitarian Aid…
Obesity medicines make food taste sweeter and saltier; new study
A new European study has found that weight loss drugs can alter taste perception, which may help patients reduce cravings…
Health Minister meets with CEO of Saudi Fund for Development
Syria's Health Minister Dr. Musab al-Ali, met Sunday, in Riyadh with Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, CEO of the Saudi Fund for…
A charitable organization rehabilitates the National Hospital in the Idleb countryside
Idleb-SANA The organization "Hand in Hand for Aid and Development (HiHFAD), in cooperation with the Idleb Health Directorate, has begun…
Syria, Czech Republic Discuss Boosting Health Cooperation
Damascus, SANA Minister of Health Musab al-Ali discussed with a Czech delegation, headed by Kateřina Sequensová, Director General for Non-European…
Syrian Red Crescent receives mobile clinics and ambulances
Damascus, SANA- Syrian Arab Red Crescent has received four mobile clinics and three ambulances, with support from the International Federation…
Launch of Arbin Hospital rehabilitation project in Damascus countryside
Damascus countryside - SANA With support and funding from the civil Community, the local council of the city of Arbin…
More protein doesn’t equal more benefit
New York - SANA Along with carbohydrates and fat, protein is one of the main macronutrients that make up our…
Syrian-Japanese discussions regarding ways to support medical education
Damascus, SANA - Health Minister Musab al-Ali discussed Wednesday with Japanese Chargé d'Affaires in Damascus, Akihiro Tsuji, prospects for joint…
Health Minister Inaugurates Specialized Dermatology Hospital in Dummar
Damascus, SANA-Health Minister Musab al-Ali on Mondy inaugurated the Specialized Dermatology Hospital in Damascus’s Dummar district. The facility includes a…
Qatari plane lands in Damascus with medical aid on board for Syrian hospitals
Damascus, SANA-A plane belonging to the Qatari Air Force arrived Sunday at Damascus International Airport, carrying 12 tons of advanced…
Health Ministry receives a shipment of medical aid from the Qatari Red Crescent
Damascus, SANA - The Ministry of Health received Thursday a shipment of medical aid provided by the Qatari Red Crescent…
MedGlobal installs 12 dialysis machines at Ibn Rushd Hospital
Aleppo, SANA – In coordination with the Ministry of Health's healthcare infrastructure, MedGlobal has installed 12 dialysis machines at Ibn…
Syrian-French talks on enhancing cooperation in health sector
Damascus, SANA- Minister of Health, Musab al-Ali, discussed Wednesday with a French delegation, headed by the Chargé d'Affaires at the…
New Burns Unit Opens at Al-Razi Hospital in Aleppo
Aleppo, SANA- A new burns department equipped with the latest international medical equipment and supplies was opened, Sunday, at Al-Razi…
Health Ministry receives three kidney dialysis machines from Relief Organization
Damascus, SANA- The Ministry of Health received Sunday three kidney dialysis machines provided by the Islamic Relief Organization to Ibn…
Eating Potassium-Rich Foods Linked to 24% Reduced Risk of Heart Issues, Study Finds
London, SANA-A recent study has revealed that increasing dietary potassium intake can significantly reduce the risk of heart conditions, hospitalizations,…
(Leqembi) … Treatment for Alzheimer’s disease is set to launch in Germany
Berlin, SANA- Leqembi, an approved drug for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, is expected to be officially launched in Germany…
Basil: The Summer Herb with Cancer-Fighting and Heart-Protective Power
London, SANA – Basil may be best known as a fresh, fragrant addition to summer salads and Italian cuisine, but…
Health Minister Discusses Ways of Joint Cooperation with a French delegation
Damascus, SANA - Minister of Health, Musab al-Ali, discussed Thursday with a French delegation headed by The French chargé d'affaires…
Syrian-Saudi talks to enhance health cooperation and rehabilitate hospitals
Damascus, SANA - Health Minister Musab al-Ali discussed Thursday with a Saudi delegation headed by Counselor Ahmed Abdul Rahman Al-Mahairi…
Damascus Biotherapeutics Research Center to Support Missing Persons File
Damascus, SANA – Minister of Higher Education Marwan al-Halabi and Chairman of the National Commission for Missing Persons Mohammad Reda…
Syria, Italy discuss ways to enhance cooperation in the health sector
Damascus, SANA - Health Minister Musab al-Ali discussed Wednesday with an Italian delegation headed by the Minister Plenipotentiary, Central Director…
KSrelief Center Concludes Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization Project in Syria
Riyadh, SANA- King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has concluded its voluntary pediatric cardiac catheterization project in Syria.In…
307 ambulances serve emergency cases via Hotline 110 in Syria
Damascus, SANA-Syria’s Ministry of Health announced that 307 ambulances are currently deployed across all governorates, responding to emergency calls through…
Snacking on almonds daily can help cut cholesterol, study
Washington, SANA-A recent study conducted by Oregon State University, published in Nutrition Research revealed that Consuming 50 grams of almonds,…
Not Drinking Enough Water Triggers Greater Stress Response, Study Finds
LIVERPOOL, UK, SANA – People who fail to drink enough water each day may experience stronger biological responses to stress,…
Syria, South Africa discuss ways to enhance cooperation in health sector
Damascus, SANA - Syrian Health Minister Dr. Musab Al-Ali discussed with South Africa's Ambassador to Damascus, Ashraf Youssef Suleiman, aspects…
Minister of Health inspects healthcare services at Ibn al-Nafees hospital
Damascus, SANA-Minister of Health, Dr. Musab al-Ali, inspected healthcare services provided at the Outpatient Department of ibn al-Nafees Hospital in…
Health Ministry discusses the automation of drug registration
11 August، 2025 Damascus, SANA-Ministry of Health discussed during a workshop with Health Directorates and other medical bodies on Monday…
Hematology and oncology center in Deir Ezzor, a hospital in Albukamal inaugurated
Deir Ezzor, SANA- Minister of Health Dr. Musab al-Ali and Deir Ezzor Governor Ghassan al-Sayyed Ahmad, accompanied by governorate Health…
Health laws and decrees necessitating amendment are discussed
Damascus, SANA-Syrian Health Minister Dr. Musab al-Ali discussed with a delegation from the Legal Affairs Committee of the General Secretariat…
Syrian-U.S. “SYNC’25 II” conference… Step to boost the global tech industry
Damascus, SANA-Syrian-American entrepreneurs and engineers from Silicon Valley, California, in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Technology, organized the…
Health Ministry discusses with Doctors Without Borders ways of enhancing cooperation
7 August، 2025 Damascus, SANA -Syrian Health Minister Dr. Musab al-Ali discussed on Thursday with a delegation from Doctors Without…
Minister of Health inaugurates al-Haijanah Health Center in Damascus Countryside
Damascus Countryside, SANA-Health Minister Dr. Musab al-Ali inaugurated al-Haijanah Health Center Tuesday in Damascus Countryside Governorate. Reem ABDULHAMEED / Manar…
Health Ministry discusses with UNOPS enhancing cooperation
Damascus, SANA – Health minister Dr. Musab al-Ali and UNOPS Director General Mohammed Osman Akram discussed on Monday ways of…
German Agency for International Cooperation provides medical aid for Syrian Hospital
Damascus, SANA- The German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), in coordination with the Health Ministry and a number of medical…
Cooperation Agreement with “Sigma” Association and al-Ruwad Foundation
Damascus, SANA-The Syrian Ministry of Health, represented by Aleppo Health Director Dr. Muhammad Wajih Jumaa, signed a cooperation agreement with…
“Shifa 2 campaign” continues its efforts in Aleppo province
Aleppo, SANA – With participation of a group of international experts, the “Shifa 2” academic campaign implemented an advanced scientific…
Health Minister Discusses Enhancing Cooperation with Indian Delegation
Damascus, SANA – Health Minister Dr. Musab Al-Ali discussed with an Indian delegation ways of enhancing health cooperation, particularly in…
